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
November 7, 2025

My Modern Met’s Art + Culture Guide to Seattle

Seattle, Washington, is known for many things. It’s the birthplace of two corporate behemoths—Starbucks and Amazon—and the setting for the long-running television show Grey’s Anatomy. But there’s a lot more to the Emerald City than its perceptions in popular culture. Like its Pacific Northwest (PNW) neighbor, Portland, you’ll never be bored.

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Travel
October 31, 2025

World’s Largest Indoor Godzilla Statue Is Landing at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

Imagine you’re stepping off the plane at Tokyo’s Haneda airport. You land at Terminal 3, the airport’s international wing, and are greeted by an unlikely ambassador: Godzilla! Yes, the King of Monsters will be making his home at the airport in a big way. A monumental version, measuring 131 feet long, will be placed above a section in the departure lobby on the third floor of Terminal 3.

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Creative Products
October 31, 2025

25 Dreamy Gifts Inspired by Astrology’s Zodiac Signs

If you know someone who swears by their star sign and lives by their horoscope, why not wow them season with a dazzling zodiac-inspired present? In this sparkling selection of astrology gifts, you'll find something for everyone. From dreamy jewelry—including constellation-inspired necklaces and earrings stamped with glyphs—to ethereal decor—like a glow-in-the-dark clock and a glistening glass—these enchanting products bring the power of the cosmos to everyday life.

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Store
October 31, 2025

Ingenious Art Supplies Make Painting and Drawing Twice as Nice

Can’t decide if you want to draw or paint? To use a dark shade or a lighter one? With Snifty, you don’t have to choose. The brand prides itself on fun and function, and it has a line of art supplies that offers the best of both worlds. It features double-tipped colored pencils and a pencil-brush combo that will make clever additions to your supply stash.

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