Kris is a self-taught rug hooker who has been hooking and designing rugs since 1998. Her rugs and rug designs have graced the pages of many magazines and books. Kris has also received many ribbons and awards for her hand-hooked rugs. Textures and wide-cut wool in the folk art style are her specialty and she has taught workshops and classes throughout the United States, England, and Finland. She was chosen as an artist for the 2012, 2013, and 2015 Early American Life Directory of Traditional American Crafts. Most recently, she has authored the quintessential rug hooking book, Introduction To Rug Hooking.

Kris lives on a small fiber farm with her husband and an assortment of pampered animals including sheep, alpacas, and two dogs.