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.
Sculpture
May 30, 2023

Lyrical Sculptures Fuse the Beauty of Nature With Elegant Human Movement

There’s a lyrical beauty in the figurative sculptures of Jonathan Hateley. Constructed out of hand-painted bronze and bronze resin, the pieces combine human movement with nature motifs. The elegant subjects are cloaked in leaves, webbing, blossoms, and more. They evoke unity with their surroundings, which are often among gardens or have the backdrop of a field or forest.

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Entertainment
May 24, 2023

Justin Timberlake Gives Funny Response to Someone Saying “Your Girlfriend Looks Like Jessica Biel”

To many, Justin Timberlake is an A-list superstar. The Grammy-winning singer and actor has been in the public eye since his boyband days with ‘NSYNC. Aside from his superstar status, he’s also married to another celebrity: Jessica Biel. They’ve been married for over 10 years, tying the knot after several years of dating. So, by this point, it’s common knowledge that the two are a couple. But not for everyone, it turns out.

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Crafts
May 23, 2023

‘Sheep to Shawl’ Competition Has Teams of 5 Artisans Shear Sheep and Turn Wool Into Shawls in 3 Hours

The Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival hosts a fierce competition with the goal of being warm and fuzzy. Called the “Sheep to Shawl” challenge, the teams consist of one sheep and five people. The humans have three hours to shear the sheep, card the wool, spin it into yarn, and then weave it into a shawl—all with the objective of creating an award-winning wrap. Every team member has a job.

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Hotels
May 19, 2023

Luxury Resort in Thailand Takes Design Cues From the Golden Age of Train Travel

If you're enthralled with the romantic notion of train travel, then the InterContinental Khao Yai Resort in Thailand is the place for you. The resort is located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province, Pak Chong district, and invites you to explore the “golden age of train travel” through its idyllic accommodations and surrounding natural beauty. There are even upcycled train carriages included in the resort design.

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My Modern Met

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