Santa's Desk

The Chippendale desk was really fun to put together. I was very pleased at how well the pieces all fit together. The sides and pieces between the drawers fit so well I wondered if they really needed glue, but of course I did put some in, just a trace.


The board on the side is the lid/writing surface. There are tiny straight pins that fit the lid into the sides. I needed to stain the pieces before adding the hardware. Unfortunately, I must have left glue on some areas. Stain does not adhere to glue. I am going to try mixing some oil paints to match the stain color.I wonder if a marker would work? My Dad refinished furniture; wish I could ask him what to do!

Oh well, I'm pretty pleased with how this came out. I want to do something to make the surface shiny. Maybe tung oil?

I'm waiting for a doll pattern to come in the mail. I ordered a pattern for a set of dolls made of muslin. The pattern includes a family of father,mother, and two children. The dolls are supposed to be poseable and I am hoping that means there is wire, pipecleaners, inside. If not I may try that anyway.

I've tried making peg dolls and have not been pleased with my results. Too much glue that doesn't really stick. I made one doll and then added the face. Horrible! The faces need just a light touch, just a suggestion of the features or you get a heavy browed moron. Not what I am looking for for Mrs. Claus.

So, more work on the desk and write some letters to Santa!