I agree with the others that barkcloth was usually used for decor.
I think that print would be a challenge to work with... but maybe fussy cutting snowballs and bordering with prints, something like an Around the Twist/Garden Twist would work.
There is a specific type of cloth often used in muumuus, never did learn the name of it, with a bit of texture. I've collected quite a bit of that and will make a large modern style log cabin variation. It's not barkcloth, it's lighter and super slippery and will be a challenge to work with even with an easy straight seam.