Frances Holliday Alford — Quilt Artist

Frances Holliday Alford has a lifetime love for art and found her medium when she discovered art quilting. A scavenger at heart, she finds unusual items and uses them in unconventional ways. She has a background as an educator and a strong interest in philanthropy. Frances was a United States Peace Corps Volunteer and served in South Korea in the late 1970’s. She continues to advocate for the Peace Corps as a board member for the National Peace Corps Association

Frances is a world traveler. She attributes her eclectic tastes to her strong fine arts background, her travel and her talented family. She lives in Austin, Texas in a house full of sewing machines, with her husband John and two Yorkies.