Siddhling

I am housebound with #MyalgicE and P.O.T.S., mostly supine, and – due to a loss of function in my hands a few years back – sadly cannot crochet anymore. The tentative return of nimble fingers has allowed a little slo-mo sewing lately, and so revived my artist-self – to my great delight. Precision and ambition have given way to playfulness: I have shared the months of shielding from Covid19 with an imaginary four year-old called Siddhling (pronouns: they/them), and make outfits and ragdolls for them, from old clothes and materials I’ve got lying around at home. Luckily my lockdown companion doesn’t mind wonky seams! I miss having conversations about issues close to my heart (I'm often too fatigued to speak) - this way I can communicate a little. Best though: the project’s sweetness has elevated anxiety-ridden days. I've even laughed more…

 

Some of Siddhling's things
Some of Siddhling's things


Little Siddhling
Little Siddhling


Siddhling's scrubs
Siddhling's scrubs
 

Siddhling's wetsuit with hat
Siddhling's wetsuit with hat
 

Ji
Ji


Moth (slothling)
Moth (slothling)


Eco outfit
Eco outfit

 

Marjojo
Marjojo


Dragonfly
Dragonfly


Marigold Squad
Marigold Squad   


Hugh heart
Hug heart


Penguling
Penguling


Platypus Omnibus Myrtle
Platypus Omnibus Myrtle  


Time travel twosie
Time travel twosie 


Ptit Ping
Ptit Ping 









Winter onsie
Winter onesie

Gabri Peluche Glück
Gabri Peluche Glück


Wings to lie down
Wings to lie down