From Woodworking to Quilting: How Chris Hanson Built Modern American Vintage

Chris of Modern American Vintage shares how he built a handmade maker business creating wood quilting notions, plus advice for craft entrepreneurs. Ever wondered what it takes to build a handmade maker business from the ground up? In this episode, Chris of Modern American Vintage pulls back the curtain on how he turned woodworking into a thriving small business serving the quilting community. Chris shares the unexpected path that led him into quilting, what his daily process looks like, how he prices his work, and the surprises that have come with running a creative business. If you're a maker thinking about turning your craft into a career, this conversation is for you. In this episode: How Chris got started with Modern American Vintage and his woodworking background A look inside his workspace and what a typical day really involves The story of how a woodworker found his way into the quilting world Whether Modern American Vintage is full-time or a side business His process from idea to finished product How he sources materials and approaches pricing Best sellers and the products that surprised him Balancing creative instincts with customer requests The best parts of running a maker business, and the parts that are harder than expected Practical advice for starting a creative business What's next for Modern American Vintage Connect with Chris: Website: Modern American Vintage Instagram: @modern_american_vintage