A Virtuous Woman Stocking & Sampler

Celebrate the beauty of virtue and faith with this inspiring A Virtuous Woman Stocking & Sampler by Kathy Barrick for Kathy Barrick Needlework Designs. This meaningful design features the beloved Proverbs 31 verse "A Virtuous Woman is a Crown to her Husband and she is worth far more than Rubies" alongside charming folk art imagery and vibrant floral motifs.

This stunning pattern showcases a complete alphabet and numbers at the top with cheerful yellow floral borders, followed by the inspirational biblical text. The design features a beautiful weeping willow tree with yellow birds, an array of colorful flowers including blue, pink, and coral blooms, decorative geometric patterns, a charming house with trees, and whimsical folk art elements throughout. The color palette includes sunny yellows, soft blues, coral pinks, greens, and warm earth tones on natural linen.

Design features:

• Complete alphabet and numbers with yellow floral borders
• Proverbs 31 verse about a virtuous woman
• Graceful weeping willow tree with yellow birds
• Vibrant floral motifs in blue, pink, coral, and yellow
• Geometric sun or medallion design
• Folk art house with surrounding trees
• Decorative borders and patterns throughout
• Traditional stocking shape
• Bright, cheerful color palette
• Dated 1890 for authentic sampler appeal

Perfect for:

• Creating a meaningful heirloom stocking
• Religious or inspirational home decor
• Gifts celebrating women of faith
• Framing as a vertical sampler
• Wedding or anniversary gifts
• Mother's Day or special occasion presents

This pattern is ideal for stitchers who appreciate biblical themes, folk art, and vibrant floral designs. The vertical format works beautifully as either a functional stocking or a decorative sampler, making it a cherished piece that celebrates faith, virtue, and the beauty of traditional needlework.

"I had the MOST fun designing the sampler version of this piece!  I originally designed the stocking in 2007.  The model was stitched on 36-Count Pearled Barley from Lakeside Linens using Needlepoint Silk in:  187, 332, 334, 336, 533, 534, 552, 555, 557, 564, 566, 568, 877, 955, 998.  A conversion to DMC is provided." ~ Kathy Barrick