Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met and Manager of My Modern Met Store. She is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art where she earned her BFA in Illustration and MFA in Illustration Practice. Sara is also an embroidery illustrator and writer living in Seattle, Washington. She runs Bear&Bean, a studio where she stitches pet portraits and other beloved creatures. She chronicles the creativity of others through her website Brown Paper Bag and newsletter, Orts. Her latest book is Threads of Treasure: How to Make, Mend, and Find Meaning Through Thread, published in 2014. Sara’s work has been recognized in Be Creative With Workbox, Embroidery Magazine, American Illustration, on Iron and Wine’s album Beast Epic, among others. When she’s not stitching or writing, Sara enjoys planning things that bring together the craft community. She is the co-founder of Camp Craftaway, a day camp for crafty adults with hands-on workshops in the Seattle area.
Furniture
May 14, 2020

People Are Turning IKEA’s Toy Furniture Into Adorable Pet Beds

IKEA shoppers are savvy at recognizing when one of the store’s products could be purrfect for their furry friends. Officially, the DUKTIG is intended as a doll bed, but pet owners are finding that it’s ideal for a small cat, dog, or even a bunny. The miniature wood furniture comes complete with a linen set making it not only the right size but also a cozy experience for the creature trying to get some shut-eye.

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Photo Contest
May 12, 2020

Winners of Food Photographer Contest Highlight How Our Lives Are Tied to Food

The Pink Lady® Food Photographer of the Year has just announced the winners of its 2020 competition celebrating the best in food photography and film. Open to professional and enthusiast photographers alike, the contest highlights how intimately tied our lives are to food. It's a way to express our culture, pass on traditions, and celebrate the amazing things that the Earth has to offer.

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Art
May 7, 2020

Dutch Instagram Account Has People Recreating Famous Artworks While in Quarantine

One of the most popular things to come from the coronavirus quarantine is the Getty Museum Challenge. This creative endeavor has people recreating iconic artworks (throughout history) using the items they already have in their homes. Although it has gained immense popularity, the Getty Museum Challenge wasn’t the first to introduce the idea to the internet.

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My Modern Met

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