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…
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| Some of Siddhling's things |
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| Little Siddhling |
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Siddhling's scrubs
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Siddhling's wetsuit with hat
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| Ji |
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Moth (slothling)
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Eco outfit
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| Marjojo |
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| Dragonfly |
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| Marigold Squad | | | |
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| Hug heart |
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| Penguling |
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| Platypus Omnibus Myrtle | | |
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| Time travel twosie | |
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| Ptit Ping | |
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| Winter onesie |
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| Gabri Peluche Glück |
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| Wings to lie down |
