reverse applique happy skirt

I contemplated this skirt for several weeks in my mind. Envisioned it like one would a new baby before it is born. Planned it out like a much needed vacation. The idea of it made me happy in the glummest of days. So I call it my happy skirt.
Made from thrifted material, it is loosely based on the reverse applique skirt in the Alabama Stitch Book(this book is located in my side bar if you would like more info).