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.
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February 9, 2022

Meteorologist Melts Hearts When She Brings Her Adorable Baby Daughter on To Co-host

Meteorologist Rebecca Schuld recently gave a forecast that no one wants to hear. She predicted temperatures in the Milwaukee area would be freezing. But as she gave that forecast, she had an adorable sidekick that certainly melted hearts. Schuld had her 13-week-old daughter Fiona (aka “Fifi”) join her on-air for one of her broadcasts at CBS affiliate WDJT.

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Funny
February 7, 2022

Son Photoshops His Dad Into Famous Film Scenes and Iconic Pieces of Pop Culture

When we’re really young, our parents are the celebrities of our lives. So to imagine them as the star of many famous films? It’s not far-fetched. Matt Bonito has done just that with his series of images that feature his father, Dom Bonito. Photoshopped into iconic movie scenes and famous works of art and photographs. According to Matt, his dad is integral to scenes in many films. He's featured alongside Samuel L.

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News
February 2, 2022

Gisele Bündchen Pens Heartfelt Message to Husband Tom Brady After He Announces NFL Retirement

Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady is officially retiring from the sport of American football. Considered by many to be the greatest quarterback of all time, he leaves behind a 22-year career that started as a sixth-round NFL draft pick and ended as a seven-time Super Bowl champion. Brady has many fans, and one, in particular, couldn’t be more proud of him: his wife, supermodel Gisele Bündchen.

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Gift Guide
January 31, 2022

25 Last-Minute Gifts to Shower Your Sweetheart With On Valentine’s Day

Just when you think you’re done with your holiday shopping, you remember that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. But don’t worry about scouring the internet for the perfect present. My Modern Met Store has a variety of creative products you can give as last-minute gifts to your sweetheart. (We’ll even ship your items directly to them with a free note!) Wondering where to begin in your gift selection?

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