I did have some criteria in mind looking for a pattern.  I wanted :   1. for it to be lightweight so silks would be great 2. for it...

What a special treat to be "chatted up" by one of my favorite people and definitely my favorite crazy quilt artist...Sharon Bogg...

 I didn't get my lace jacket done in time for the trip so I took my "My Garden Birds" vest.  I wore it the nights of the capta...

The ideas of butterflies was actually a late addition to the vest and they were all done by friends.. I wish I would have thought of it soon...