Hi there! My name is Kristen, and I am the maker behind Heartfully Handmade.

I fell in love with fabric in 2014, and though I didn't really know how to sew, I passionately collected fabric and studied lots of video tutorials on how to quilt. Eventually I worked up the courage to turn on (and use!) my sewing machine, and I very quickly fell in love with everything about quilting. 

Quilting is my creative outlet, my stress relief, and one of the biggest joys of my life. Whether the project is a big quilt, a fun bag, or a quick key fob, I'm having a great time if I'm spending time sewing! And now that the adventure includes pattern design, it's only gotten more awesome!

I live in Wisconsin with my husband and our son, and if I'm not with them or in my sewing room, I'm probably teaching Psychology at a technical college.

You can find me on Instagram! @heartfullyhandmade