Ashley grew up in Philly and graduated from Moore College of Art and Design with a degree in Fashion. For 20 years, Ashley specialized in Technical Garment Design and can be described as a math nerd who wanted to live a life in the arts. In addition to sewing, Ashley has been knitting and crocheting since college and teaching for almost as long. Ashley loves teaching the beginner crochet, knitting, and sewing classes because she loves to see that spark of joy when someone learns something new.