For: My sister Rachel on her 18th birthday
Pattern: inspired by both the Twirly Skirt and the Lazy Days Skirt but changed around to be for a grown girl
Fabric and Notions: hand-me-down fabric from my mother-in-law, an assortment of notions and ribbons, some vintage, some new
My mother-in-law sent over a box of fabric a little while ago and this fabric with all the purple and the batik made me think of my girl. Isn’t she lovely? And don’t you want to borrow those shoes? (I know I do. cute, cute!) Galen made her the necklace that she’s wearing.
She was my first baby, you know. The first baby that I tucked up in a snugli or cuddled into my bed (and yes, it’s quite true that I’ve been baby wearer and bed sharer since middle school).
And now she’s gone and grown up on me. sigh.
She’s off to school, far, far away and that is so not ok. But all the same it’s the way it has to be, so we’ll all adapt and move forward.
I’m so glad that she was here for one last visit though. And that that one last visit happened to coincide with her birthday. AND, I’m also glad that the warmer then usual summer meant that the peaches ripened earlier then usual, so that I could bake her a peach upside down cake.
I have so much love and many hopes and dreams for my baby girl as she goes out into the world. Here’s to bright futures, safe travels, thrilling adventures, and remembering to write home!
fun skirt! and she looks beautiful and happy in it as well
and yes those shoes are quite awesome too. mairi is looking like such the little girl! my how they grow. that cake looks divine…. might have to pick up some more peaches tomorrow!
Aw, Melody, I have a sister who just turned 18 too. And she was MY first baby (I was 14 when she was born) and she just left and went out into the world too. I know just how you feel. And your baby sister is adorable and looks wonderful in her skirt!