Review   The Professional Quilter - June 1, 2005
When I finished the book, I felt like I had attended an informative, educational multi-series slide lecture and was ready to jump into my own work.

Review By: Melisse Laing,   The Daily News - September 1, 2005
You'll learn how to start with an image, choose techniques and translate them into your own, unique quilt.

Review   Quiltemagasinet - April 1, 2005
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.

Review   QNM - November 1, 2005
For those wanting to move beyond patterns, Joan's book provides real inspiration.

Review   Library Journal - November 1, 2005
Colvin invites the reader into her studio as she discusses her working process and demonstrates her techniques through an assortment of full-color photographs.

Review   Library Journal - December 1, 2005
Richly illustrated throughout, this volume is highly recommended for art textile collections and large public libraries.

Review   Patchwork i Deen - January 1, 2006
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.

Review   Quilts WIth Style - November 1, 2005
Meant as a jumping off point for use in creating your own unique designs, this book is lovely to look at.

Review   The Professional Quilter - June 1, 2005
...learn how to begin with your own image, work through a process of immersing yourself in the subject, auditioning fabrics, creating preliminary work, stitching and quilting.

Review   American Quilt Retailer - May 1, 2006
Techniques, creative inspiration, and confidence for the experienced and new art quilter. Don't have this market with your customers? Find a teacher to work with this book and you soon will, as it lends itself to a series of creative classes.

Review   Patchwork-Quilt Journal - November 1, 2005
Reviewed in this foreign language publication.