Meet Our Artists
Each Isabel Harte handbag is designed by a team of individual artists who are integral to our brand every step of the way.
Sara Trucksess
Creative director & designer
Sara Trucksess is a lifelong artist, designer and creative who started the needlepoint and decorative arts brand SCT Designs in 2019. She spent her early career in museums and auction houses including Sotheby’s, the Corcoran Museum of Art, the National Gallery of Art and the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art before settling in Kansas City to raise 4 boys. Her work is classic and colorful, inspired by historical artworks, natural patterns, and interior spaces.
Brooke McGowan
Collaborating artist
Brooke is an art activist, wildlife conservationist and lover of all artistic outlets. Due to her nomadic upbringing and deep love for history, Brooke’s artistic practice has been dedicated to exploring art’s cultural interaction and reflection as well as how it can illustrate the fragility of our ecosystem. She is the artist behind Thorn Alexander needlepoint and currently lives on Vancouver Island with her marine scientist husband and puppy, Goose.
Annie Zigman
Collaborating artist
Coming Soon! Annie is an actor, educator, and the creative behind the needlepoint line, Ziggy Stitches. Her background on stage and screen shines through in her bold and bright designs. Whether performing in front of a live audience, creating witty needlepoint, or inspiring the next generation of artists as a drama teacher, Annie is committed to spreading joy and color through her craft.
Mary Simpson
Collaborating artist
Coming Soon! Meet Mary of Moo Moo Designs: life long stitcher, KC Needlepoint Shop Girl and Director at Happy Stitching! Mary is also a yoga teacher, a practice that complements her creative pursuits and reinforces her belief in finding joy and gratitude in all things. Her designs are largely inspired by her yoga practice and her daily interactions with all sorts of stitchers. She is especially drawn to create projects that are accessible and enjoyable for beginners.