Magazine feature

I am excited to say that The Ornament Boutique will be featured in the November/December issue of Creative Times Magazine! Creative Times is an online craft magazine with great articles on craft projects, tips, patterns, information about up and coming artists, and more. I will post the release date of the issue once I know it.

New Halloween Ornament Designs!

Here are a couple of the fun new Halloween designs that have been added to the website. The first is "Happy Halloween" and is decorated with smiling pumpkins and ghosts. The second is "Mysterious" and has sparkling black cats on a sheer purple fabric. You can view all of my handmade quilted ornament decorations at the ornament boutique .

Blueberries, blueberries everywhere!

Here is a yummy way to use up some of your extra summertime blueberries...and yes, this one is family approved!

-this recipe is for 2 servings so if you want more just double everything!

Blueberry Crisp
1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
4 teaspoons sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
topping:
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 tablespoons quick cooking oats
2 tablespoons brown sugar
dash of ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons butter
2 tables chopped pecans(optional)

In a small bowl, combine the blueberries,lemon juice,sugar, and cornstarch. Transfer to a small baking dish or 2 small ramekins coated with cooking spray.
For topping, in a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over blueberry mixture.
Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until topping is golden brown and fruit is tender.

Enjoy!!! (also works wonderfully as an ice cream topping)