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.
Travel
April 18, 2019

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to New York City

New York City has earned the reputation of being “the city that never sleeps” with good reason. There is so much to do and see that you'll never be bored! From amazing museums to culinary delights from around the world, the Big Apple truly has it all. My Modern Met had the chance to visit some of the island’s greatest cultural institutions and stylish accommodations.

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Tattoos
April 10, 2019

People Are Getting Colorful Tattoos That Look Like Embroidery on Skin

Embroidery and tattoos have more in common than you might think. When you consider how each of their images is created, the similarities are striking. They both use needles to form designs and require the respective artist to make deliberate linear marks every time they touch fabric or skin. These likenesses, when combined, make for eye-catching ink that's spawned a new trend called embroidery tattoos. The field of embroidery encompasses many approaches.

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Photography
April 4, 2019

Interview: Beachcombing Photographer Arranges Her Finds into Rainbow Compositions

Photographer Caroline South is a beachcomber who shares her finds in artful arrangements that celebrate found objects and color. Based in West Sussex, she and her family spend time exploring the southern coastline and uncovering hidden treasures along the way, from plastic objects to sea glass. Once these things are cleaned and organized, she positions them in tidy compositions that allow you to appreciate her discoveries.

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