Mother Sunshine Online Shop

E Komo Mai! Welcome to Mother Sunshine. Here you will find beautiful kaleidoscope playsilks and tie-dyed clothing, eco-consciously hand dyed and inspired by nature on the Big Island of Hawai'i.

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Mother Sunshine has received 73 feedback comments and no negatives.

 
When purchased:
Jan 15, 2009
Item:"Dreaming Wildland" Extra-large 44-inch Play Silk ~SALE~ was $18
Customer service:Fast shipping!
Product review: I love the size of this silk and considering C has a ton of silks, the quality of the hand on this particular silk is just amazing. So soft!
2009-05-03 01:08:43
 
When purchased:
Apr 8, 2009
Item:Women's Earthy Tie-dyed Yoga Skirt S/Small ~Sale~WAS $28, NOW $12!
Customer service:Super fast shipping!
Product review: Adorable skirt for a great price!
2009-04-13 05:41:19
 
When purchased:
Jan 30, 2009
Item:Colorful Tie-dyed Youth T-shirt size 6 ~SALE~ was $16
Customer service:
Product review: Totally love this shirt! Very nice!
2009-03-30 09:44:37
 
When purchased:
Mar 15, 2009
Item:~AUCTION~ Earthy Hand-dyed Organic Bamboo Velour BV Fabric 26x26 Diaper Cut
Customer service:Such a sweet vendor!
Product review: Beautiful cut of fabric, so touchable and eye appealing! I cannot yet bring myself to cut into it!
2009-03-26 02:14:25
 
When purchased:
Feb 24, 2009
Item:Organic Cotton Eco-dyed Eco-Peace Osage Shirt 6-12m ~2nd~ $7
Customer service:Wonderful, as always.
Product review: Beautiful colors and dying! Thanks!
2009-03-03 05:25:33
 
When purchased:
Feb 15, 2009
Item:Butterfly Girly Tee Shirt 2 ~Sale~WAS $16, NOW $3!
Customer service:Fast Shipping.
Product review: Adorable shirt!
2009-02-26 05:35:20
 
When purchased:
Jan 21, 2009
Item:Organic Cotton Eco-dyed "Love Your Mother" Tee 18-24m ~2nd~
Customer service:Awesome communication, fast shipping from Hawaii, and awesome service.
Product review: Can't even tell it is a second! We love our Mother Sunshine clothing! Thanks so much! Your work is beautiful and our favorite to grab for!
2009-02-24 09:42:12
 
When purchased:
Feb 18, 2009
Item:Earthy Tie-dyed Infant Gown 3-6m ~SALE~ was $16, NOW $6!
Customer service:awesome super fast shipping!
Product review: even prettier in person. will definatly be back for more!
2009-02-23 05:11:24
 
When purchased:
Feb 2, 2009
Item:Large 35-inch Rainbow Playsilk 2nds ~SALE~ was $14
Customer service:Excellent! The fastest shipping ever...I have no idea how it got to my house so fast...amazing.
Product review: Beautiful, high quality...I will return for more!
2009-02-20 01:26:44
 
When purchased:
Feb 5, 2009
Item:Plant-dyed Organic Nursing Lounge Top Large ~SALE~ was $18, NOW $10
Customer service:
Product review: Very nice color - dyed
Nice quality top
2009-02-14 09:52:43
 
When purchased:
Jan 24, 2009
Item:100% HC$ AUCTION~ Organic Cotton Eco-dyed Newborn Bunting NB-6m ~2nd~
Customer service:Excellent and very fast shipping.
Product review: The bunting was marked as a second, but it's really beautiful and exceptionally soft. I can't wait to use it on my newborn this spring.
2009-02-08 08:46:27
 
When purchased:
Jan 14, 2009
Item:"Deva's Garden" Large 35x35 Playsilk ~SALE~ was $18
Customer service:
Product review: beautiful, as MS silks always are! will have to be strong in keeping it away for a birthday present =)
2009-01-21 05:28:05
 
When purchased:
Jan 8, 2009
Item:Earthy Tie-dyed Child's Long-sleeved T-Shirt 4 ~SALE~ was $14
Customer service:Arrived so quickly! I was surprised as this order came from Hawaii.
Product review: Gorgeous products! My tie dye towel, shirt, and pants/shirt set or even more beautiful IRL. My towel is already hanging in my kitchen bringing some of that Hawaii sun to the Midwest! Thank you so much!
2009-01-13 11:23:06
 
When purchased:
Apr 3, 2008
Item:Organic tie-dyed t-shirt size 2
Customer service:Perfect as always!
Product review: Beautiful Product, perfect fit, and great colors.
2009-01-10 03:22:15
 
When purchased:
Jul 8, 2008
Item:Child's Tie-dyed T-shirt Size XS (2-4)
Customer service:Great Communication and fast shipping from Hawaii.
Product review: Bought for my 2-year-old and he loves it. Great colors, no fading, and easy to wash. No running on the other clothes either.
2009-01-10 03:20:57
 
When purchased:
Jun 10, 2008
Item:Women's Sunny Tie-dyed Organic T-shirt Size M/L/XL
Customer service:Fast Shipping, GREAT communication.
Product review: One of my favorite Tie Dyes EVER! The colors are still bright and vibrant after months! Thank You so much for such a great job!
2009-01-10 03:19:27
 
When purchased:
May 1, 2008
Item:Blue Tie-dyed Tee Romper 12m ~2nd~
Customer service:Perfect as always!
Product review: Beautiful colors and designs, Thank you so much!
2009-01-10 03:18:25
 
When purchased:
Nov 28, 2008
Item:Rainbow Tie-dyed Infant Gown 3-6m
Customer service: I wanted to say how great the folks at Mother Sunshine were to work with !
They were patient with me as I fixed a problem with my Pay Pal and shipped super fast !
I will be ordering again and again ....
Product review:
2008-12-09 01:19:54
 
When purchased:
May 20, 2008
Item:Tie-dyed Bamboo Velour BV 21x19 Diaper Cut ~Retro~
Customer service:
Product review: Beautiful, fast shipping!
2008-10-15 04:01:15
 
When purchased:
Aug 2, 2008
Item:Adult's Tie-dyed T-shirt Size Men's XL
Customer service:Fast delivery and e-mail.
Product review: Great shirts!
2008-09-11 08:27:40
 
When purchased:
Jun 16, 2008
Item:"Little Bear Blossom" 30x30 Playsilk
Customer service:great comm, fast ship.
Product review: Excellent as always.
2008-09-10 12:42:43
 
When purchased:
Aug 18, 2008
Item:Beautiful Rainbow Blossom Playsilk
Customer service:Great!
Product review: Beautiful, these will make wonderful Christmas gifts!
2008-08-28 09:13:46
 
When purchased:
Aug 2, 2008
Item:Giant Rainbow Swirl Playsilk Playstand Canopy/Curtain
Customer service:Absolutely amazing. It must have been shipped immediately as this arrived within 4 days of me paying for it - I'm in UK.
Product review: Looks fantastic. We will be using it as shade while camping, and of course, for playing with once we're home again. It looks like it's going to work well for both.
Thank you.
2008-08-07 08:48:27
 
When purchased:
Jul 26, 2008
Item:~Ocean Blue~ 30x30 Playsilk
Customer service:Really quick shipping- would definitely buy again!
Product review: Beautifully dyed- my boys love it!!!
2008-08-06 04:00:54
 
When purchased:
Jul 16, 2008
Item:Rainbow Tie-dyed Organic Shirt Size 3-6 months
Customer service:Super quick shipping
Product review: This is the cutest little lap t-shirt I have ever seen. Colors are so pretty.
2008-07-22 11:39:46
 
When purchased:
Jun 28, 2008
Item:~HC$ AUCTION!~ Plant-dyed stamped Ohm infant tee 6m SECOND
Customer service:Fast shipping and prompt communication!
Product review: This shirt is so cute, and will be well loved. Thank you!
2008-07-13 05:31:54
 
When purchased:
Jun 28, 2008
Item:~HC$ AUCTION!~ Set of 4 Mini Swirled Silk Scarves SECONDS
Customer service:Fast shipping, and good communication!
Product review: Very cute, I can barely believe these are seconds! Thank you!
2008-07-13 05:31:29
 
When purchased:
Jun 16, 2008
Item:~24 hour auction!~ Summery Rainbow Dress and Head Scarf size 4
Customer service:Very fast shipping!
Product review: Absolutely gorgeous rainbow dyed dress, would highly recommend!
2008-07-11 12:29:29
 
When purchased:
Jul 3, 2008
Item:Hand-dyed Organic Bamboo Velour BV 24x21" diaper cut ~Waves~
Customer service:
Product review: Beautiful velour!! Can't wait to make a dipe from it!
2008-07-10 07:01:46
 
When purchased:
Jul 3, 2008
Item:~Ocean Rhythm~ Tie-dyed Organic Child's T-Shirt Size 4
Customer service:
Product review: Beautiful, soft t-shirt. we love it, thanks!!:)
2008-07-10 12:38:22
 
When purchased:
Feb 14, 2008
Item: Indigo Eco-dyed Organic Cotton Newborn Tee and Socks Set ~Reduced~
Customer service:
Product review: Super Cute and match perfectly! My LO is adorable in it!
2008-06-10 02:21:43
 
When purchased:
May 22, 2008
Item:"Wild Child" Tie-dyed T-shirt Size 5/6
Customer service:Wonderful! She is quick to answer emails and very accommodating!
Product review: My son LOVES his shirt and wants to wear it all the time. His little brothers actually have matching sets too!

Great Products and Awesome Service!

Thanks.
2008-06-10 02:21:01
 
When purchased:
May 18, 2008
Item:Tie-dyed Bamboo Velour BV 22x20 Diaper Cut ~Earthy~
Customer service:friendly and warm!
Product review: got these shipped to another mama who made them into lovely soft mama cloth for me :D
2008-06-08 03:07:16
 
When purchased:
Mar 18, 2008
Item:Medium 30" Mandala Playsilk
Customer service:Quick shipping - even with impending holiday. Thanks!
Product review: Beautifully done playsilk. My kids love it - reasonable price as well.
2008-04-05 01:16:21
 
When purchased:
Mar 18, 2008
Item:~Mini Rainbows~ Set of 6 Playsilk Scarves + pouch
Customer service:GREAT service! This was my second order with Mother Sunshine and I am in love with the products and her service! I can't wait until our new LO arrives to get some custom Tie_dye done!

She ships fast and has great communication!
Product review: The scarves are beautiful and look great. They make great juggling scarves! My boys love them :O)
2008-03-23 08:29:01
 
When purchased:
Feb 12, 2008
Item:Tie-Dyed Honu Dress 24m ~2nd~
Customer service:Super! Fast shipping, item came nicley packaged.
Product review: This dress is so cute! I bought it to fit my Dd this summer, so it is a bit big for her right now. She still insists on wearing it though and it is adorable!
2008-03-11 01:18:02
 
When purchased:
Feb 9, 2008
Item:Earthy Tie-dyed Romper & Knotted Cap 6m ~Reduced~
Customer service:Customer service was great. Michelle emailed me to let me know when the romper would ship. Shipping was fast too.
Product review: I adore this little outfit on my son...the colors are so wonderful. The dyes were very well set and there was absolutely no bleeding in the wash.
2008-02-25 09:40:42
 
When purchased:
Feb 12, 2008
Item:Tie-dyed Rainbow Dress 12m ~Reduced~
Customer service:Very fast shipping, everything was great!
Product review: I got a tie-dye dress for my daughter. It's still a little big, but I can tell that it will fit well when she grows into it. The colors are bright and I'm really excited to put it on her.
2008-02-19 08:47:50
 
When purchased:
Aug 9, 2007
Item:Rainbow Tie-Dyed T-shirt for Dogs MEDIUM
Customer service:Excellent! Shipped quickly, great communication
Product review: Gorgeous dye job, very bright and vivid colors. Fits Sherman perfectly!!
2008-02-18 03:16:59
 
When and where purchased:

February 2008, Mother Sunshine order 1077

Specific item:

30" Rainbow Playsilk

Customer service:

Received item extremely quickly, item packed well. Good communication from seller.

Product review:

Beautiful colors, very happy with purchase
 
When and where purchased:

Mother Sunshine's Hyenacart in December 08. Order #1065

Specific item:

"Gentle Holiday Blossom" 35x35 Playsilk
"Softly Winter" 35" Mandala Playsilk
Mini Mandalas 6 Rainbow Playsilk Scarves

Customer service:

Great service! She combined orders from her congo listings as well as the HC for me.

Product review:

Her playsilks are beautiful. We are using them daily for creative play and dress up. We also used these as "wrapping paper" at Christmas as we did a "no paper" wrap up. These have earned their keep already and are beautiful. I also love that some of her silks are natural color dyes found in nature.
 
When and where purchased:
In Their Hands congo, $HC Auction collaboration, "Fish in Bags", Nov. 2007

Specific item:
30" Playsilk in "Gold"

Customer service:
I believe the collaboration was shipped by someone else, but the silkie is beautifully packaged.

Product review:
Gorgeous silk! Loved this collaboration! Will buy from again!
 
When and where purchased:
November 2007, $HC Auction collaboration, "Little Mama Goldfish set"

Specific item:
Yellow goldfish Play silk

Customer service:
This was part of a collaboration, so someone else was communicating with me. But the packaging was wonderful on this item.

Product review:
Beautiful silk, so well made!
 
When and where purchased:
Spots Corner November 07

Specific item:
5 near-new/new AIO's

Customer service:
Excellent! I am a newbie and didn't know what to expect on HC but I will be sure to look for more items from her in the future due to the wonderful experience!

Product review:
Even better than described, I think she was being modest...
 
When and where purchased:

Mother Sunshine order # 1052

Specific item:

"Bright Summer" 35x35 Mandala Playsilk

Customer service:

Very fast shipping from Hawaii!

Product review:

Beautiful playsilk my daughter LOVES it!!!
 
When and where purchased:
Mother Sunshine HC store in August 2007

Specific item:
Beautiful tie dyed playsilk

Customer service:
Michelle's customer service is off the charts. I had bought something previously and not only did she remember me and what I had purchased but she already knows my style. She is super quick to respond to questions and I was barely done checking out before the silk was in my mailbox. She is a wonderful wahm!

Product review:
As always her stuff is gorgeous. I have yet to buy another playsilk for me from anyone else, and I dont think I ever will!
 
When and where purchased:
Mother Sunshine HC August 2007

Specific item:
Rainbow Mandala playsilk and Rainbow Mandala Canopy playsilk

Customer service:
Crazy-fast. She doesn't live in Hawaii - she must live no more than 1 state away! LOL

Product review:
Beautiful, soft, vibrant colors. I am sure my kids will love these for their birthdays!
 
When and where purchased:
Mother Sunshine Jun 11, 2007 Order # 1040

Specific item:
Rainbow Blossom" 44x44 Mandala Playsilk

Customer service:
Super CS. Shipped fast.

Product review:
Lovely playsilk. Lorna will LOVE it for her birthday!
 
When and where purchased:

Dec 2006, Lottery win

Specific item:

Ecodyed newborn hat and tee

Customer service:

Great communication and fast shipping!

Product review:
Very nicely dyed. I gave as part of a baby shower basket and the mom loved it!
 
When and where purchased:

Feb 12, 2007 #1021

Specific item:

Eco Dyed LS t

Customer service:

Perfect, and super faast shipping!

Product review:

The shirt is super soft and such a pretty color, I love it!
 
When and where purchased:
Hyena Cart at Mother Sunshine
Feb 2007 #1023

Specific item:
NB tank and matching PF

Customer service:
Great communication and super fast shipping. Great transaction. Michelle is very nice to deal with.

Product review:
Haven't been able to use it but they are made very well. Going to make a great baby gift.
 
When and where purchased:

March 2007 -- hyena cart

Specific item:

A baby girl tie dye dress, in pink and brown.

Customer service:

Bought with HC $ and was so excited. She is such a sweet mama, and I would def buy again from her.

Product review:

Great dye job, beautiful dress. FAST shipping. All around, WONDERFUL!
 
When and where purchased:

Hyena Cart #1019

Specific item:

12 month tie dye swing dress

Customer service:

Awesome, shipped super fast!

Product review:

Very adorable dress!
 
When and where purchased:

3/16 from the Corner Market Artisans congo order #704

Specific item:

44x44 blues tie dyed playsilk

Customer service:

Ordered Friday, was put in the mail on Friday, got the item on MONDAY! From Hawaii!!!! :shock: I've had mail take longer than that in state.

Product review:

Love it! It is absolutely beautiful. This is for my DDs birthday on 4/9, and I know that she will love it.
 
When and where purchased:

Hyena cart, February 2007

Specific item:

L tie dyed maternity shirt

Customer service:

fast shipping

Product review:

beauifully dyed, snuggly soft shirt in great colors
 
When and where purchased:

Feb 12/07

Specific item:
Pink and Brown infant dress

Customer service:
She offered to pay in HC $$, and I was so excited! I will be back for more items! She was super sweet and shipping was lightning fast!

Product review:
Her dye job is amazing and the clothing seems to be of high quality.
 
When and Where Purchased:
HC Store, Feb 07

Specific Item:
Tie-dyed tank and prefold set Aloha

Customer Service:
Michelle offered these up for HC$, which is always so awesome. Quick shipping and great communication.

Product Review:
Dye and stamps look great. Adorable set.
 
When and where purchased:

February 2007 -- hyena cart

Specific item:

1 infant tie dyed tee and 1 infant tie dyed romper SOOO cute!

Customer service:

As always, she is a great pleasure to work with, ships very quickly and her work is amazing!

Product review:

GOURGEOUS shirt & romper, I put the romper on DS right away, he loved it too, so bright & colorful. I will continue buying from this Mama as long as she's in business!
 
When and where purchased:

Jan 2007 HC, with HCstore$

Specific item:

Earthy Green Women's Tank M

Customer service:

Great price, Quick shipping! Good communication!

Product review:
Sent directly to my MIL across the country but she likes it. thanks!
 
When and where purchased:
Several occasions from her HC

Specific item:
Tie dye prefold & tank, playsilk, tie dye romper with hat

Customer service:
Very friendly Mamma, quick shipping!

Product review:
Amazing work I LOVE her tie dyes, keep coming back for more!
 
When and Where Purchased:
hyenacart.com/mothersunshine, Dec 2006 : Lottery win

Item purchased:
44x44 rainbow playsilk

Customer Service:
Excellent! Very quick communication and super fast shipping.

Product Review:
Beautiful!! The colors are so vibrant. My 15 month old loves hiding under it and playing "Where's Tommy?"

Thank you so much!
 
When & Where Purchased:
December 16, 2006 through HC

Specific Items:
Mini Mendela rainbow playsilks set of 6

Customer Service:
Lightening fast shipping! nicely packaged, super friendly and prompt communication.

Product review:
The play silks are gorgeous and exactly what I wanted. They are just beautiful! I would definitely buy again!
 
When and where purchased:

2006-12-14

Specific item:

3 Tie Dye Items (2 cotton and one silk)

Customer service:

Customer service was excellent, Fast shipping from HI which is unbelievable. I almost did not expect these in my hands till after Christmas. LOL

Product review:

Two of the cotton Tie Dyes were beautiful and in the color theme I was looking for, I also love the silk neutral color which I really wanted but I saw the other two and just "had to have it" hehe. These were dyed really well and I am very pleased with how they turned out. Thanks Mama!
 
When and where purchased:

Custom discussed via email Dec 2006

Specific item:

Set of 5 mini rainbow playsilks

Customer service:

Great price, quick shipping, super-sweet mom

Product review:

GORGEOUS! I can't wait to give it to Seamus at Christmas!
 
When & Where Purchased:
12-11-06 HC store

Specific Items:
HC order # 121 Set of 6 21x21 playsilks

Customer Service:
Holy Wow super fast shipping!

Product review:
Beautifully dyed playsilks. They are going to be perfect X-mas wrapping "un-paper" for my DC's toys!
 
When and where purchased:

Dec. 2006 -- hyena cart

Specific item:

12 month tie dye bress

Customer service:

Great price, Quick shipping!

Product review:
It's so beautiful I'm sad I have to put it away until Christmas! (it's a gift.)
 
When and Where Purchased:
hyenacart.com/mothersunshine, Nov 2006

Item purchased:
44x44 rainbow playsilk

Customer Service:
Wonderful! This got to us in record time! Seamus loves dragging it around everywhere he goes.

Product Review:
Gorgeous. The colors are beautiful and the size is perfect for thowing over your head and playing ghost (well, if you're 36" tall, anyway), LOL.
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When and where purchased:

Sept 28 or 29 I can't remember

Specific item:

Tie Dye prefold with handpainted peace sign

Customer service:

Excellent

Product review:

Came fast. The diaper is so soft. I really appreciated the goody sack with all the business cards and samples. Such a nice touch.
 
When and where purchased:

Hyena cart on 09/21/06 (order #55)


Specific item: 44x44 Natural Indigo Playsilk


Customer service: Bought item late on Thursday (21st) and it arrived on the 25th. Fast shipping!



Product review: It's lovely, so soft and the colour is so nice!
 
When and where purchased:
6/26/06 on hyenacart

Specific item:
Custom Matching T-shirts for Parent & Child

Customer service:
Very friendly, wonderful to work with, quick responses and shipping.

Product review:
These shirts are absolutely beautiful!!!! The colors are gorgeous, and my DS (almost 4) loves that he and mommy have matching shirts! I would definitely order again.
 
When and where purchased:

In a craft swap at MDC in 2005

Specific item:

tye dyed playsilks

Customer service:

She communicated great and let me know when things were coming and sent them when she had said.

Product review:

The silks were wonderful. They have been used lots and look as good as they did when I first got them.
 
When and where purchased:
http://hyenacart.com/MotherSunshine/
Order# 32-33 6/12/06

Specific item:
Tie dye onesie and tie dye cami tank

Customer service:
Received an email as soon as I paid saying it would be sent out and I received the package 2 days later!! Excellent service and great price!

Product review:
The shirts are much cuter in person than on the computer!!! Gorgeous colors!! My dsd loves her shirt!! Thanks so much
 
When and where purchased:

May 2006 -- hyena cart

Specific item:

2 kids tie-die t-shirts (size Youth Small)

Customer service:

Bought at an amazing price (sale). Quick shipping. Very friendly.

Product review:

These shirts are beautiful. My ds (5) wears them every day they're clean. They're his favorites and we get compliments on them all the time. We'll definitely buy from her again.

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