You might be able to tell that it is very uneven and somewhat blotchy.
What am I doing wrong and can it be fixed at this point?
Very many thanks in advance!

Aaron Fude

What are you using for stain? How are you applying it? How long are
you leaving it on before wiping it down or are you wiping it down?

Forgive my eyes, but I can't make out the wood type.

Pete