Alices Tapestries - about Alice Monroney

Years ago I fell in love with a tapestry in a local fabric store—I just had to make something! So, I made two tapestry bags—one for each of my beloved Grandmothers.

They were so much a hit, I decided to make another 20 for Christmas presents! From there, it snowballed…I made one for myself and store owners and managers asked me about my great bag. They expressed interest in buying them for their stores, and so it began. I am thrilled Alice’s Tapestries bags are available in stores from Maine to Hawaii and this year we’ll be exporting overseas. We make our own unique buttons and complete our individual touch with tassels and beads collected from all over the world.

Alice’s Tapestries has shown in The National Textile Museum, The Corcoran Gallery of Art, as well as boutiques and museum shops from Maine to Hawaii. We were voted "Best Handbag" in Westword for "Best of Denver" and have been featured in numerous articles from Giftwear Business to The Rocky Mountain News.

Alice’s Tapestries bags still making splash 10 years later. Alice K. Monroney started Alice’s Tapestries 10 years ago this month and is considered by The Denver Post “matriarch of Colorado Handbag Designers” and won best hand bags in Westword's Best of Denver 2000. One of Alice’s bags walked down the red carpet of Hollywood movie premier recently on the shoulder of Brooke Dorman guest of Caroline Thompson (Edward Sciccorhands and Corpse Bride) and Steve Nicolaides (School of Rack, Princess Bride). The movie premier was for Nacho Libre. Alice’s Bags were also just accepted into The National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington, D.C..

Our wearable art bags are durable, practical and the perfect asset to any wardrobe and make a fabulous gift.

Alice K. Monroney was born and raised in the Washington, D. C. area. Alice is a published writer and has worked for Fortune 100 company, TRW, Inc. and for the House of Representatives in Washington. It wasn't until she was 40 years old she found her true passion in Alice's Tapestries. She is single and loves to read and travel.

On her mother's side of the family Alice is the direct descendent of two signers of The Declaration of Independence, Samuel Chase and Oliver Wolcott. Her paternal Grandfather was U.S. Senator A.S. Mike Monroney (D-OK) serving in the house and senate from 1938-1968. Alice's father was a reporter for The Washington Post and went on to become Vice President of TRW, Inc. and was voted one of "the most powerful men in Washington" by Dossier Magazine several years running. Her family still resides and is frequently visited in Washington, D.C.

Alice has lived in Denver since 1991 and has a studio in the Washington Park area that is open to the public. She travels nationally doing juried shows. If you would like to visit the studio please call first to be sure she is in. (303)744-8443.

Making It in the Fashion Business was written by Alice in response to numerous speaking engagements for Fashion Group International, American Sewing Guild, and local schools. It includes her perspective on growing her own business and gives invaluable advice she wished she had when she started Alice’s Tapestries. The book is about Alice's journey to success from a personal and business point of view. It offers practical advice and models for marketing, business plans, goals setting and many other valuable tips Alice has gleaned from her seven years to "Matriarch of Colorado Handbag Designers" (The Denver Post). It is written with honesty and humor. It is available for $10 plus $2 shipping by calling our toll free number or ordering online!

Every year the bag line expands and the decorative and unique buttons, beads and tassels become more fun. I still hand decorate each bag myself and am grateful that I found my passion.