Haleakala Silversword

 (Argyroxiphium sandwicense), found only within the crater and on the outer slopes of Haleakala National Park in Maui, Hawaii is a sunflower relative. Silvery hairs protect the leaves of this plant from high levels of ultraviolet radiation in the intense sun of its high-elevation (above 7000 feet) habitat. The rosette-like plant grows vegetatively for 25 to 50 years or more then sends up a 2 to 4 foot flowering stalk, flowers once, sets seed and dies. Believed near extinction in the 1920's due to goat browsing and removal of silverswords as souvenirs by early visitors, this species has thrived under the protection within Haleakala National Park and now numbers about 50,000 plants. 

~ All kits include ~
Full color picture of the finished Pillow
½ Yard of Kona Cotton Fabric to make the complete pillow - front and back
Batting
Muslin for quilting backing
Fat quarters of assorted color Bali Batiks depending on the design
Detailed directions
Full size Pattern

The cost of the full kit is  $40.00 plus shipping which will be priority mail $4.00
Or you can order just the Pattern for $9.00 plus $4.00 [priority mail shipping]
Each Patten includes:
Full color picture
Detailed Directions
Full Size Pattern.