November 2026 Program – Leo Ransom – Journey of an Art Quilter
Kathleen Carmona
Leo will discuss his art journey from start to current and display past and present art quilts.
“I am an artist, teacher and pattern creator. I have been quilting since 1998 and designing art quilts since 2012. I learned piecing techniques in high school, but truly rediscovered my passion for quilitng in 1998. I stumbled upon art quilting in 2011, and found a true love. I am inspired by uniqueness in physical appearance and the extreme use of color in creating art quilts. I love the realness of the pieces, even though they are not the true colors.
My award-winning quilts have been exhibited throughout the United States. My original piece “Double the Hipster” received 1st place in the Applique category at the 2022 QuiltCon in Phoenix AZ and is now owned by the International Quilt Museum in Lincoln, NE. My first award came in 2017 at the Dallas Quilt Show for “John Lennon Hidden Notes”.
I am a member of the American Quilting Society, Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild and McKinney Modern Quilt Guild. As a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, I also donate time and supplies to Lutheran World Relief quilts. I give presentations and workshops to guilds, quilt shops and art groups around the country. I live and work from my studio in Sherman Texas.”
