Review   Quilting Arts Magazine - June 1, 2010
“Australian artist Gloria Loughman has created a comprehensive and thorough guide for quilters just entering the arena of abstract art and design. Both theory and hands-on technique are discussed, and the opening chapters guide the reader thought the basic considerations of design, composition, and color schemes, as well as how to find inspiration in your everyday surroundings. Loughman also leads readers through the construction process step by step; however the author's technical advice goes beyond basic construction to include unusual appliqué shapes, mosaics, beading, fabric painting, and decorative stitching. A variety of binding and finishing techniques are presented at the end. Also included are four specific projects that enable readers to put their new skills to use (a pull-out pattern section includes the full-size patterns for the four projects). Beginning art quilters will no doubt be inspired by Loughman's simple but thorough instructions - as well as the impressive photo gallery of her students' work - while more advanced practitioners may find a new technique to incorporate into their own work.”

Review   Quilter's Home - August 1, 2010
“Open Gloria's book and you could very well lose yourself in the to-die-for colors and designs of her Glori-ous creations…. But in case you decide you do want to make one of these babies, this award-winning Aussie art quilter gives you all the info you need to birth your own masterpiece. Working with appliqué, piecing, embellishments and more, she'll take you through some pretty darn complex designs and break each down into simpler parts…. Oh and there are four full-size patterns on the book's insert, making this worth the larger price tag. Should you buy this book? Pop for it. You'll learn about color, balance, shape and form without ever reading a word.”

Review   Machine Quilting Unlimited - July 1, 2010
“Gloria's introduction to the principles and elements of design and her demonstrations of ways in which representational pictures can be abstracted are a wonderful preface to her instructions on drawing out an abstracted design, preparing the fabric and constructing the final art quilt. Machine appliqué and quilting plays an important part in creating texture and visual interest in the quilt and several options are explored. Four projects using Gloria's techniques, complete with patterns, are included to get you started on your way.”

Review By: Susan Wells,    - June 22, 2010
"This is a great book.  It steps you through the process and makes something that you thought might be impossible become very doable.  Its down to earth and easy to understand, both the theory and the creating."

Review By: Karen Platt,    - August 11, 2010
"First of all, let me say the design is outstanding. Gloria shares the things that inspire her, she discusses the basics of design and composition. Discover how to transfer your ideas into design. Get ahead with colour by following Gloria's ideas for schemes. Add colour with paints. All about the basics and construction and so much detail. Great examples of finished works. Recommended for all quilters."

Review   American Quilter - September 1, 2010
“Integrate your own drawings, doodles, or photographs with the elements and principles of design to produce eye-catching art quilts. Gloria's step-by-step instructions are thorough and concise in this beautiful book.”