Lea McComas: Driving in the Dark — My Journey
Mon, Apr 27
|Zoom Presentation
The journey from traditional to art quilter has taken Lea through many countries and numerous fiber mediums. She will share the “Rules of the Road” that have guided her creative journey.


Time & Location
Apr 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM CDT
Zoom Presentation
About the Event
The journey from traditional to art quilter has taken Lea through many countries and numerous fiber mediums. Beginning her journey sewing clothing at age six, she moved on to traditional quilting, spinning yarn, knitting and weaving. A decade of working and traveling overseas provided more opportunities to explore textile arts and surface design techniques around the world. She will share her “Rules of the Road” that have guided her in the creative journey to become a successful quilt artist, teacher, and author. Find inspiration for your own creative path.
With a life-long interest in fiber, Lea McComas began sewing at age 6 and quilting at 16. She earned an M.A. in Education and has been a public school educator for almost 40 years, including 9 years spent serving military families stationed overseas. Upon her return to the states in 2001, Lea discovered art quilting. Simultaneously, she began a study of classic European art…