I was born at Castglion Fiorentino in 1961, where I still live. The town is of Etruscan origin and has strong cultural ties with its past. Its lifestyle is still regulated by the rhythm whispered by the surrounding countryside, to those who have time to listen.
Embroidery is part of this rhythm. It is part of my life which I share with other female presences – the first being of course, my mother. She prefers above all to embroider roses of every hue. All the most important moments of her life are recalled through the use of needle and thread.
Elena Morini, embroiders known by all in town as a example of good taste and style. I was touched the emotions that her work conveyed to me. For the first time I found in myself the reasons why I needed to learn this art.
Ho cominciato guardare oltre per cercare di capire.
I started looking further to understand.
I found Thessy Schoenholzer, her eclectic character full of stimulation and know-how opened my mind, it was clear: threads are ancient learning and free expression.

I met Antonia Busi, who with passion and determination wanted to give the word – culture – to the humble works that women had always done. I got them to meet.
Lilli Babbi Cappelletti – she gave a professional finish to my know-how.
These are my teachers. My work is based on what I have studied and learnt from them.
In the year 2000, I opened Alice’s Textile Workshop, where research and teaching aims to recover the traditional techniques of the area between Tuscany and Umbria.
Embroidery like Caterina de Medici, Trapunto Fiorentino, Punto d’Arezzo, Deruta Antico have become alive again through a continuously increasing number of women.
I have been involved in the organization of the Italia Invita International lace and Embroidery Forum (www.italiainvita.it) and this has allowed me to widen my acquaintances, exchange opinions and ideas.
In the workshop I organize and teach to groups and hold courses for professional training.

• Biennale Internazionale del Merletto Sansepolcro anni 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002 (6°premio-concorso internazionale), 2004
• The John Bull Trophy, England 1995 (1° premio sez. Novice), 1997
• Mittelmoda , Gorizia 1996
• Biennale del Merletto di Cantù, concorso internazionale di progettazione, anni 1997, 1999, 2001
• Deutscher Kloppelverband anni 1996 (6°premio),1997, 1998, 1999
• Federation des Dentellieres Suisses , anni 1997, 2001
• Museo Civico di Modena, 2000: Merletti Antichi e Moderni in Mostra
• Concorso di disegno “Ricamare l’Umbria” , Pro Loco Valtopina anni: 2002 (2°premio), 2003 (premio speciale giuria), 2004 (premio speciale “Città di Valtopina”), 2005 (menzione d’onore), 2006 (2° premio), 2007 (premio speciale “Città di Valtopina”)
• International Open Exhibition of Embroiderers’ Guild (UK) “art of the stitch 2008-2009”, MEND OF ME opera selezionata al Concorso Internazionale, progetto Ilaria Margutti, ricamo Rosalba Pepi - www.embroiderersguild.com
• Consiglio Provinciale di Arezzo, Festa della Toscana 2008 “Costruire il Lavoro”, premio per il comune di Castiglion Fiorentino