It's Done!
The chest is done.
I am very pleased with the way it turned out, and more importantly, so is the boss. She had input along the way of course, but even she was amazed with the final product.
I had the end result in my mind, but the combination of the black walnut and maple ended up being stunning after four applications of the watco oil blend and two coats of beeswax.
Miss Tina said it is prettier than the cradles I made for the grandkids. I don't know if I'll go that far... but... it is a good result.
I'll let you guys decide.
So, here is the chest:
The wing doors fit the way they do because Miss Tina wanted them to hang over a half inch or so in order for the overhang to allow her to open them. She didn't want a handle or knob on the wings.
![The Sewing Chest.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17221&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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Miss Tina filled it with yarn:
![Filled with yarn.JPG](./download/file.php?id=17218&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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Set it up to use:
The bookmatched pattern on the ends really pops in this pic. Miss Tina is really hard pushed to choose a favorite pattern, but since the chest is lightweight, she can spin it and work from either side. She doesn't have to choose.
![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
The yarn feeds out the top and she crotchets without having to mess with the skeins. When it's time to refill, just open a wing and feed in another skein.
![set up to use.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17219&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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Zoomed in you can see the grain on the wing top and the waxed finish:
Tina said one wing has a bearded old man, and the other is a dragon.
![the grain.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17220&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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Finallly, you can see the chest standing duty beside Miss Tina's chair.
![in it's place.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17222&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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For comparison, a couple of the Grandkids Cradles...
One is wide knotty pine and made for my Granddaughter's American Girl doll. The other is Mahogany and Brazilian Cherry with Birdseye Maple trim. That one was made for my Grandson, and then used for his new baby sister as well. In the ten years between them, it was used to store afghans and decorate the hallway between bedrooms.
I think this sewing chest comes close, but doesn't beat 'em.
![christmas present for granddaughter.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17224&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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![gabriel cradle 03.jpg](./download/file.php?id=17223&sid=68e6f6bb4d49681a10f5eae3d9d517ce)
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