Noah's Stocking and Sampler

Bring the timeless story of Noah's Ark to life with this enchanting Noah's Stocking and Sampler by Kathy Barrick for Kathy Barrick Needlework Designs. This delightful design tells the biblical tale through charming folk art imagery, featuring Noah and the animals in a whimsical vertical sampler format.

This captivating pattern showcases Noah in his golden robe standing among bees and birds at the top, followed by pairs of animals including sheep, goats, horses, cows, rabbits, foxes, bears, elephants, hippos, giraffes, and many more creatures. The design features Noah's Ark with windows showing the animals inside, and culminates with a magnificent green crocodile at the bottom. The color palette includes rich golds, greens, browns, burgundy, and cream on natural linen.

Design features:

• Noah in golden robe with decorative details
• Pairs of animals representing creatures from the Ark
• Bees, birds, and butterflies throughout
• Noah's Ark with windowed compartments
• Sheep, goats, horses, and farm animals
• Wild animals including elephants, giraffes, bears, and foxes
• Rabbits, squirrels, and woodland creatures
• Large green crocodile at the base
• Decorative floral and botanical motifs
• Traditional stocking shape
• Rich, earthy color palette

Perfect for:

• Creating a meaningful heirloom stocking
• Religious or biblical-themed decor
• Children's rooms or nurseries
• Framing as a vertical sampler
• Gift-giving for animal and nature lovers
• Celebrating faith and heritage through needlework

This pattern is ideal for stitchers who love folk art, biblical stories, and animal motifs. The vertical format works beautifully as either a functional stocking or a decorative sampler, making it a cherished piece that tells a beloved story through the art of cross stitch.