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Sunday, December 5, 2021

Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange - Diamond Gnome Quilt Block and Pecan Cookie Bars

Welcome to 
Creatin' in the Sticks!

I'm excited to kick off the
where bloggers are sharing Christmas cookies recipes, traditions, 
and/or 
sewing projects.
Thank you, Carol, for including me!

Merry Christmas!


It's been a crazy year and I think we are all ready to start a new one.
Then Christmas comes along and things seem a little happier and brighter.
This gnome was supposed to be a larger project, but you know, life...

The block would be so cute in a quilt, but he is happy to be a
cheerful companion in the kitchen for me.

Click HERE if you would like to purchase the 7" finished 
Diamond Gnome Quilt Block Pattern.

But, maybe you came for the virtual cookies.


These are quick and easy Pecan Cookie Bars.
Like the pie without the goo and sooooo good.


If you want more cookie recipes, you are in luck.



Please leave each one a sweet comment.
Spread some Christmas cheer.

Thank you for stopping by
and
thank you, Carol for hosting this annual event!
It's hard to believe we've been doing this since 2013.
I don't really cook THAT much.  lol

Have the best holiday season!





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38 comments:

  1. Rebecca SmithDecember 6, 2021 at 5:22 AM

    I love the gnome hot pad! Those pecan pie bars also sound amazing!

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  2. Elizabeth CoughlinDecember 6, 2021 at 5:46 AM

    Your gnome is so charming! I no longer eat cookies, but those bars look yummy.

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  3. InflorescencedesignsDecember 6, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    Your pecan bars sound amazing! I love pecans but not really the gooey-ness of pecan pie so definitely going to have to try these! You little gnome is such a cutie too.

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  4. Stitchin At HomeDecember 6, 2021 at 6:14 AM

    The Gnome hot pad is so cute! Happy Holidays!

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  5. CarolDecember 6, 2021 at 6:32 AM

    Thanks for the gnome pattern--very cute!! The pecan bars look amazing! That's a recipe I want to try.

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  6. Vicki in MNDecember 6, 2021 at 6:49 AM

    Such cuteness, and the bars sound delicious.

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  7. LindaDecember 6, 2021 at 6:54 AM

    Hi Carla, I love your gnome! Thanks for sharing that pattern. However, the first thing I did was save your recipe to my Recipes file! Your photo sucked me in - lol! I'll be making these for our Christmas cookie trays.

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  8. Brenda @ Songbird DesignsDecember 6, 2021 at 7:04 AM

    The gnome is so very cute, and the pecan cookie bars sound wonderful!! Thanks for sharing, Carla!

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  9. Jocelyn is Canadian Needle NanaDecember 6, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    Hi Carla, very cute gnome in pretty fabrics and the pecan cookie bars sound delicious. A lovely post!

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  10. Carol SwiftDecember 6, 2021 at 8:14 AM

    Oh goodness, that gnome is adorable and so fun! Life has been crazy for way too long, hasn't it. I'm ready for some Christmas peace, yummy treats, and family time. Those pecan cookie bars will definitely be part of my yummy treats! Thanks for sharing, Carla, and for hanging out with me for so many years. xo

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  11. DeonnDecember 6, 2021 at 9:13 AM

    Oh, yum, those look mouthwatering! And your little gnome is yummy too! So darling. I love this annual hop!

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  12. Danette December 6, 2021 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks for the cookie recipe! It looks delicious and easy to bake! Your gnome will be a cute companion in the kitchen.

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  13. piecefulwendyDecember 6, 2021 at 10:17 AM

    Gnomes and tasty cookie bars - what's not to like?! What a great post to start off the Hop!

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  14. Darlene SDecember 6, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    What an adorable gnome hot pad Carla and your pecan cookie bars look yummy. I definitely want to make some.

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  15. NeedledmomDecember 6, 2021 at 10:54 AM

    The little gnome is so cute. The pecan bars sound yummy too.

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  16. LyndseyDecember 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM

    The gnome is adorable and I must try the pecan cookie bars

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  17. Karrin HurdDecember 6, 2021 at 11:07 AM

    Love the gnome, thanks so much for the pattern! I have been on a gnome kick too this year. The cookies look scrumptious! Thanks so much for all you do!

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  18. For the love of geeseDecember 6, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    Awe, he is so adorable. Merry Christmas to you and your family and here's to a better year.

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  19. KathleenDecember 6, 2021 at 12:19 PM

    Adorable gnome and scrumptious-looking bars! Looking forward to 2022...the last 2 years have certainly been less than stellar.

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  20. Carol AndrewsDecember 6, 2021 at 1:53 PM

    Carla your little Gnome is just adorable! Thank you for the pecan bar recipe. I can feel my waist expanding as I’m drooling over it! 😉

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  21. SewgirlDecember 6, 2021 at 2:22 PM

    Thank you for sharing your darling gnome design. I have a friend who loves them and this will make a fun gift for her! Thanks for the yummy cookie recipe too!

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  22. Anorina @SameliasMumDecember 6, 2021 at 3:23 PM

    Your gnome is a cutie-pie! Thanks for sharing the pattern with us.

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  23. Britt-IngerDecember 6, 2021 at 3:29 PM

    Oh I love the gnome. It is such a cute hotbed. Thanks for sharing the pattern with us

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  24. CalicojoanDecember 6, 2021 at 4:30 PM

    Awww…your Gnome is adorable. Thank you so much for the pattern. Those cookies sound fabulous. I’ve got to try this recipe!

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  25. BeatriceDecember 6, 2021 at 4:39 PM

    The little gnome is so cute! And the pecan bars look delicious, thanks for sharing.

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  26. CathieJDecember 6, 2021 at 4:58 PM

    I love the little gnome and those pecan cookie bars look delicious. I love a bar cookie. So easy to make.

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  27. tink's momDecember 6, 2021 at 5:05 PM

    What a cutie pie your little gnome buddy is. Thanks so much for sharing him with us.
    The pecan bar looks fabulously yummie.

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  28. wendyDecember 6, 2021 at 6:18 PM

    LOVE the Gnome! I am addicted to Cookies and I can't resist a cookie recipe! Thank you!!!

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  29. ScrapatchesDecember 6, 2021 at 6:26 PM

    Cute Gnome and yummy looking cookies. Thank you for sharing in the hop ... :) Pat

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  30. Sheryl at TreasuredNest.comDecember 6, 2021 at 8:12 PM

    I bet my dear hubby would loves those pecan bars.

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  31. CorrieDecember 6, 2021 at 9:24 PM

    Those look good!

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  32. CynthiaDecember 7, 2021 at 4:25 AM

    I look forward to trying out your recipe.

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  33. maggie fellowDecember 7, 2021 at 8:29 AM

    adorable

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  34. Home Sewn By UsDecember 7, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    Hi Carla! Oh, what a cute little gnome!! He is just perfect. Thanks for the link to how to make the block. {{Hugs}} ~smile~ Roseanne

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  35. Siouxzq64@gmail.comDecember 7, 2021 at 8:29 PM

    Your gnome is so cute. Your cookie bars look yummy too.

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  36. Joy from Days Filled With JoyDecember 8, 2021 at 6:01 AM

    Oh my goodness, your gnome is just adorable! I need to make one.. or two... :) The cookie bars looks delicious, I need to make some of them too! Thanks for sharing xx

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  37. SharonDecember 9, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    What a cute Gnome! Your cookie bars look delicious; we might give them a try on "baking day" this weekend. Thank you, and Merry Christmas!

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  38. Danice GDecember 13, 2021 at 4:44 PM

    How cute! A gnome pot holder. The recipe sounds wonderful too.

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That you would take time to comment, makes my day so much brighter!