Cherie started her Kumihimo adventure via bead weaving when her local bead store offered a Kumihimo class. Her first efforts were on a disk and resulted in many eight strand bracelets and necklaces. Through that same bead store Cherie met Jane Peterson which led to learning the Marudai,  joining the Cleveland Area Kumihimo Study Group and becoming a Founding Member of AKS. AKS has provided the opportunity to expand Cherie’s braiding horizons and meet many interesting and talented people.