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.
Creative Products
January 24, 2023

Cookie-Shaped Pillows Are a Sweet Addition to Your Home Decor

A sweet tooth doesn’t have to stop at edible treats. If you love dessert, chances are you’ll like these cookie-shaped pillows that are a delectable delight of whimsical design. The confection cushions resemble biscuits and sandwich sweets, and the aesthetic brings a playful touch to any room. The cushions are available in several colors and a couple of formats. Typically, they are seen in dark brown (chocolate) and light brown (vanilla)

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DIY
January 20, 2023

Cozy DIY Potting Shed Looks Like It’s Out of a Fairy Tale

Cozy places can be more than a comfy chair or a spot next to a fireplace. Kelly Haworth of Oh Homely Girl shows that, with the right design and styling, a potting shed is also a warm and inviting place. In a post on her website, she details how she created a beautiful shed from scratch and filled it with gorgeous greens and vibrant blooms.

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Entertainment
January 18, 2023

Cosplayer Dresses as Wednesday Addams and Perfectly Recreates Her Iconic Dance

It’s said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and cosplay is proof of it. Medha Srivastava is a cosplayer based in Mumbai who embodies the characters she’s emulating. One of her latest cosplay creations is of Wednesday Addams as played by Jenna Ortega from the Netflix show Wednesday. Srivastava is dressed in the outfit that the titular character wore during her now-iconic dance performed during the fourth episode.

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Gift Guide
January 15, 2023

41 Galentine’s Day Gifts To Celebrate the Ladies in Your Life

Are you familiar with Galentine’s Day? It’s the holiday that falls on February 13. While it’s often overshadowed by Valentine’s Day, Galentine’s Day has a special place in the hearts of many women. In the words of the imitable Leslie Knope, it’s about “ladies celebrating ladies.” First featured in an episode of the show Parks and Rec, it depicted Knope and her best gals as they “kicked it, breakfast-style.” The fictitious holiday has caught on in real life.

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My Modern Met

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