Specialty - Bead Embroidery

Unusual objects and unexpected shapes become part of a new story in Sherry’s hands as she carefully stitches beads and gemstones, one by one, onto a felt-like base. Most of her pieces evolve spontaneously, guided by the beads themselves and her imagination rather than by sketches. She embraces this meditative art form as a meaningful contrast to a world driven by instant gratification. Some creations take as long as a year to complete, and every piece is entirely one-of-a-kind.

Raised in a military family and moving every few years, Sherry credits her nomadic upbringing with shaping the adventurous, fearless spirit that defines her work.

Sherry was voted one of the top 10 instructors in the United States by Bead & Button magazine. She lectures and teaches throughout the U.S. and has received numerous honors for excellence in design, including the Saul Bell Outstanding Jewelry Design Award, Bead International 2006, People’s Choice Bead Dreams, Runner Up Best in Show Bead Dreams, and Kennedy Best of Nationally. She has been widely published, has written for several well-known magazines, and her work has appeared on the covers of trade magazines and catalogs. She is also the co-author of The Art of Bead Embroidery with artist and dear friend Heidi Kummli, as well as Sensational Bead Embroidery.

Sherry’s beaded art is recognized internationally and is owned and worn by Melissa Etheridge, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, and Fergie of The Black Eyed Peas. Her beadwork has also been seen at Milan Fashion Week through the artists who commission her.