Beads of Doubt
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6. Repeat steps 1-5 for second oval.
7. String waxed linen through one loop and tie a knot at the end. Add a little glue to secure it.
8. String opposite end of waxed linen through second loop and tie a knot at the end. Add a little glue to secure it.
Straight Cell Phone Dangle
MATERIALS
2 4-6 mm facet tourmaline teardrops
4 4 mm crystals (two pink, two brown)
10 4-6 mm facet tourmaline rondelles
1 foot 26-gauge sterling silver wire
8 inches black waxed linen
TOOLS
Round nose pliers
Chain nose pliers
Craft glue
INSTRUCTIONS1. String one teardrop onto wire. Bend wire into a V at point of teardrop.
2. Bend one end of wire straight up and the other at a 90-degree angle (perpendicular) to the first wire.
3. Wrap bent wire around straight wire three times to form a coil. clip excess wire from coil and flatten end with chain nose pliers to make smooth.
4. String beads onto straightened wire in a 2 rondelles, crystal, 1 rondelle, crystal, 2 rondelles pattern.
5. Make a loop at the top of the beads using the round nose pliers by turning the wire away from you with your right hand while pulling the wire around the round nose pliers with your left hand.
6. Twist remaining wire around base of loop three times to form a coil. Clip excess wire from coil and flatten with chain nose pliers to make smooth.
7. Repeat steps 1-6 for second drop.
8. Thread waxed linen through one loop of a drop and tie in a knot at end of cord. Add a little glue to secure knot.
9. Thread waxed linen through second loop of a drop and tie in a knot at end of cord. Add a little glue to secure knot.
Patterns courtesy of Beadz! in Austin, Texas.
Dear Reader:
It saddens me to say that Beads of Doubt is the last work written by Barbara Burnett Smith, a talented writer whose bubbly personality shone through on every page she wrote. As I’m sure you already know, Barbara was an amazing writer. But she was also a friend and mentor to countless people, including me.
On February 19, 2005, Barbara was killed in a car accident in San Antonio, Texas. She left behind not just a huge circle of family and friends, but an unfinished manuscript. Beads of Doubt, the second book in the Kitzi Camden beading mystery series.
When Barbara’s husband Gary Petry asked me to finish the book, I was honored by the request. Although I will never be Barbara, I have done my best to finish Beads of Doubt as Barbara would have wanted.
As you read Beads of Doubt, you’ll notice that ovarian cancer figures prominently in the storyline. The reason for this is deeply personal: Barbara’s sister Carol died of the disease only a few months before Barbara’s tragic death. Beads of Doubt was, on some levels, Barbara’s tribute to her sister—and her way of spreading the word about this dreadful disease, which often goes undetected until it is too late.
Although ovarian cancer is a fairly common disease, there’s still a lot of research to be done—both on finding a good method for early detection and on new ways to treat the disease. Please consider making a contribution to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation. Every penny counts toward finding a screening test that can catch this deadly disease early enough to stop its spread.
And as for Barbara? I miss her every day. She was a fabulous writer, a warm and loving friend, and an incredible person with an unquenchable enthusiasm for life. I am honored to have helped Beads of Doubt shine a little more of her light, even though she herself is gone.
All best,
Karen MacInerney
The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) is the leading nonprofit organization whose mission is to raise awareness and provide ovarian cancer education and support to women and their families across the country.
Ovarian cancer ranks fifth as the cause of cancer death among women and is the number one killer among women’s reproductive cancers. Due to the subtle symptoms and lack of a screening test, 75 percent of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the late stages when the prognosis is poor. If detected in the early stages, the five-year survival rate is 90 percent.
To improve these grim statistics, NOCC recently launched the “Break the Silence” campaign to jumpstart public dialogue and awareness of the symptoms of and risk factors for ovarian cancer, and to ultimately improve survival rates. To facilitate physician discussions, a downloadable “Conversation Starter” is available at www.ovarian.org to help women effectively prepare questions.
Committed volunteers continue to advance NOCC’s mission through a toll-free helpline, comprehensive website, peer support, professional education, and the promotion of research and educational programs that facilitate greater awareness and dialogue about ovarian cancer.
For more information or to make a donation, contact the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition by visiting www.ovarian.org or calling 1-888-OVARIAN.
Barbara Burnett Smith Mentoring Authors Foundation 2007
Barbara’s passing in 2005 was deeply felt by many. In her memory, the Barbara Burnett Smith Mentoring Authors Foundation will allow countless others to benefit from her spirit and inspiration. The Barbara Burnett Smith Mentoring Authors Foundation is dedicated to the support and growth of a mentoring community for writers. It is our goal to see her spirit live on and change the lives of others as Barbara changed all of ours.
The foundation has applied for 501(c)3 nonprofit status. We expect your contributions to be tax deductible. Through your giving, the foundation can continue its mission of supporting published authors that mentor aspiring writers, thereby, assisting in creating new literary works of art. Your generous contributions will be deeply appreciated.
Contact
Barbara Burnett Smith Mentoring Authors Foundation
Email: Info@Purplesagetexas.com
Website: www.Purplesagetexas.com
Phone: (512) 285-1185 or (281) 704-0180