Meet a Maker: Judie Barnhill
Get to know the makers behind Lowell Makes! Meet a Maker features our members, what they make, what inspires them, and what they’re working on next. Want to be featured? Complete our Meet a Maker Q&A and share your story with the community. Name: Judie Barnhill Year joined: 2023, I think? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069594893609 Instagram : @fanaticfabz Judie’s Making Journey What do you make? I am a life long crafter and have tried many different things from embroidery, knitting, crocheting, and and custom gifts with my silhouette to sewing and making wood trunks. These days I am focused on sewing specifically bag making. I make everything from wallets and pouches to backpacks and sling bags and complex travel bags. Is making a hobby, a business, or a little of both? Making is definitely a bit of both….to do sell my makes during the Western Ave open studios and plan to start a website as soon as I get everything photographed. What inspired you to get into making? My mom, dad and older sister Bonnie were my greatest