Posts by Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes

Sara Barnes is a Staff Editor at My Modern Met, Manager of My Modern Met Store, and co-host of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. As an illustrator and writer living in Seattle, she chronicles illustration, embroidery, and beyond through her blog Brown Paper Bag and Instagram @brwnpaperbag. She wrote a book about embroidery artist Sarah K. Benning titled "Embroidered Life" that was published by Chronicle Books in 2019. Sara is a graduate of the Maryland Institute College of Art. She earned her BFA in Illustration in 2008 and MFA in Illustration Practice in 2013.
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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Wildlife Photography
May 17, 2023

Can You Spot the Mountain Lion Hiding in Plain Sight as It Stalks an Elk?

Let’s play a game. Can you spot the predator hiding in this photo? A trail camera set up by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (in 2019) captured an image of an elk as it grazes a rough terrain, not seeming to realize that a mountain lion is nearby. It’s no wonder that the creature didn’t notice the danger, as it’s extremely challenging to spot the mountain lion. Do you see it yet?

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Style
May 16, 2023

Martha Stewart Lands the Cover of ‘Sports Illustrated’ Swimsuit Edition at 81 Years Old

Martha Stewart is a woman who defies labels and expectations. A mogul who first rose to fame with her recipes and tips for decorating and entertaining, she has only added to that list throughout her long career. And now, the 81-year-old can also include a Sports Illustrated cover model on it. That's right—Stewart is one of the women featured on the front of the iconic swimsuit edition in the 2023 issue.

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