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.
Food Art
June 19, 2025

Historian Meticulously Decorates Cookie “Artifacts” to Celebrate Love for Research

Baked creations can be a delicious way to learn about history. UK-based design historian, author, and artist Dr. Ella Hawkins is at the intersection of historical reference and tasty treats. She handcrafts biscuits (what might be referred to as a “cookie” in the U.S.) and then decorates them with imagery featuring elements of past visual culture. While Dr.

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Store
June 13, 2025

Take Your Style to New Heights When You Wrap Yourself in a Winged Scarf

Sometimes, you don’t need to buy that new dress or special top to give your wardrobe a much-needed boost. The right accessory refreshes your outfits while being versatile enough to pair with multiple things in your closet. Shovava creates statement-making scarves that will take your style to new heights. The lusciously illustrated shawls feature wings that span the length of the fabric.

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Travel
May 30, 2025

You Can Sip and “Travel” in This Immersive Cocktail Experience Inspired by the Golden Age of Aviation

Take flight without ever having to leave the ground. That’s the idea of Carry On, a cocktail experience in Downtown Phoenix. The space is outfitted as a Mid-Century homage to air travel, with an interior that evokes the glamour of 1960s air travel. Coupled with an inventive cocktail menu, the 90-minute journey is an innovative way to enjoy imbibing. You'll immediately feel as though you’ve stepped into a luxury aircraft once you've “boarded” Carry On.

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My Modern Met

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