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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March 27, 2026

Conjure Rainbows While Making Your Own Music With These Fun Gadgets

What’s the best addition to a sunny day? A rainbow! That’s right—you don’t need rain to see a rainbow. Simply install Kikkerland’s Solar-Powered Rainbowmaker in a bright window and watch as the special device produces its own technicolor rays. Light is filtered through its solar panel, creating tiny, vibrant flickers that will dance throughout your room. It’s a great way to add some magic to the everyday.

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Technology
March 20, 2026

HumanX 2026: What To Expect at the AI Conference Exploring Its Real-World Impact in Society

How do we exist in a world with widespread artificial intelligence (AI) and still retain our humanity? That is the question that many are seeking answers to. The solutions take different forms, as AI doesn’t touch everything equally. HumanX is a conference that seeks to facilitate a dialogue on the real-world impact of AI in areas of business, leadership, and society.

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My Modern Met

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