A springtime Magnolia (most likely a Sweetbay) in my own backyard inspired this teapot set.
![Magnolia Tree Tea Set Magnolia Tree Tea Set](/media/images/magnolia_hu6530e0dcd330dfa5ec2fa37ecef5f956_413909_1440x0_resize_q90_lanczos.jpg)
Magnolia Tree Tea Set
This teapot set has four pieces. The pot has the mottled grey bark of a mature tree; its base has tree rings. A flower bud is the knob on the leafy lid. An open blossom becomes the cup, while the saucer is composed of leaves.
Everything is made of machine-stitched cotton threads (and a little hand-stitching).
A peek inside
Detail of base and lid
![Detail of flower parts Detail of flower parts](/media/images/magnolia_cup_hud8ea74c400900207855a37fe06999a4b_580143_1440x0_resize_q90_lanczos.jpg)
Detail of flower parts
size = 7 x 12 x 8