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.
Birds
February 10, 2021

Wildlife Photographer Reveals How Elegant Birds Look a Lot Sillier From the Front

The simple shift of a camera can make a portrait look completely different—especially when it comes to our feathered friends. We're used to seeing birds photographed from a profile or three-quarter view that highlights their glorious beaks. But as photographer Ruurd Jelle van der Leij shows in his series Frontals, capturing birds from a straight-on vantage point significantly alters how they appear—and it just might make you laugh.

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Career
January 23, 2021

Want to Sell Your Handmade Products on Etsy? Here’s How to Get Started Today

Do you have a handmade product that you want to introduce to the world? One of the best places to do that is on Etsy. The massive online marketplace is continually showcasing the latest and greatest handmade items from makers around the world. From stylish home goods to things for your pet, there is likely a place for you on the site. Etsy was founded in 2005 and by 2007, had its one-millionth sale.

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Design
January 19, 2021

10 Hi-Tech Indoor Gardens That’ll Help You Easily Grow Your Own Food

Growing a garden is easier than you think. Even if you live in a place that lacks outdoor space, technology has made it possible to cultivate the likes of lettuce and tomatoes from the comfort of your home. These innovative indoor gardens are great for beginners as they often take the guesswork out of growing, and they are stylishly designed to look great in any contemporary kitchen.

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