March Hare Doll

"But it was the BEST butter!"
~~{"Have some wine," the March Hare said in an encouraging tone. Alice looked all round the table, but there was nothing on it but tea. "I dont see any wine," she remarked.
"There isnt any," said the Hare. "Then it wasnt very civil of you to offer it," said Alice angrily.
"It wasnt very civil of you to sit down without being invited!" said the March Hare.}~~

One of my favorite characters in Alice In Wonderland was always the March Hare. So as soon as i joined the "Alice In Wonderland Swap (2011)", i started working on a March Hare Doll (thinking i could keep him for myself if my partner didnt like him; luckily she did ^_^).
Well, since im quite mad myself... I thought this would be easy... not so much. lol This is the first proper doll ive ever tried to make. I used no patterns, but much muchness of imagination. He came out bigger and cuddlier then i intended, and he took me Most of September to think up and create. But he's amazing! And i fell in love with MAd March all over again.

He's made completely out of felt and stuffing; with moveable parts & ears because there's wire in his insides. So he's super soft and playable.
I tried to make him look like a mix of The March Hare in Tim Burtons verion & the one in the original book. His face has Mad-bloodshot eyes, and furry gray eyebrows and ears. All his clothes (coat, vest, trousers) are removable. His coat also has 2 usable pockets (one of which has a carrot in it!), and button to open and close it. And of course... he wouldnt be complete without a broken teacup (with tea inside!).

It was really hard to give him away and put him in the box, but i'm really glad my partner liked him as much as i did. :) I kinda miss him.... im gonna have to force myself to make another. lol