Born into a family of teachers and artists, Emily Quilter was passionate about sewing and design from an early age, and her desire to master these skills drove her to earn a BS in Fashion Design from the school of Design, Art, Architecture and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. Moving to Seattle soon after graduation, Emily has been designing kid’s wear and sports apparel for a variety of local companies for 17 years. In addition to her work experience, Emily has been instructing at AD&D for the past 11 years. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, playing with dogs, cycling and vacationing in tropical paradises.