Emily’s stitchery talents are a family tradition. Her grandmother was a milliner, while her mother was accomplished in a variety of needlework, including quilting, and she schooled her daughter in these skills from childhood. By age nine, Emily was embroidering samplers and knitting sweaters. After graduating from Louisiana State University, she worked for Delta Airlines, where she was able to combine her love of travel with her interest in antiquated textiles and passementerie.
