Ackworth School Sampler 1787 Counted Cross Stitch Pattern | Ann Jones | Quaker Medallion Antique Reproduction PDF Instant Download

Stitch a piece of Quaker history — this vibrant 1787 medallion sampler by Ann Jones of Ackworth School in Yorkshire, England, is the earliest known dated example of its type, made just eight years after the school's founding. Bursting with colorful medallions, birds, flowers, a squirrel, and scattered alphabet letters, it is a landmark piece of 18th-century needlework. The original is preserved in the permanent collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.

⚠️ IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Digital Download: This is a PDF pattern only. No fabric, floss, or physical materials are included.

📱 APP COMPATIBILITY
✓ Pattern Keeper — PDF fully optimized for tablet stitching
✓ Cross Stitch Saga — dedicated .OXS file included

🧵 PATTERN DETAILS
❃ Stitch Count: 356 W x 177 H
❃ Floss: 18 colors (charted for DMC floss)
❃ Fabric Recommendation: 36 count linen or 18 count Aida in a "vintage" or "parchment" shade.
❃ Finished Size:
- 36ct linen/18ct Aida: 50,2 x 25,0 cm (19,8 x 9,8 in.)
- 40ct linen/20ct Aida: 45,2 x 22,5 cm (17,8 x 8,9 in.)
- 44ct linen/22ct Aida: 41,1 x 20,4 cm (16,2 x 8,0 in.)
❃ Stitches used: Full cross stitches only (no backstitching or specialty stitches), making it perfect for all skill levels.

⚠️ Please note: These dimensions are for the stitched area only. We recommend adding at least 2-3 inches (5-7 cm) of fabric on each side for framing and finishing.

📦 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
Your download includes a comprehensive digital package:

❃ High-Quality PDF Charts: You will receive both a Black & White Symbols version and a Color Symbols version, both optimized for high-resolution printing or screen viewing.
❃ Pattern Keeper Compatible: The PDF files are fully tested and optimized for the Pattern Keeper app.
❃ Cross Stitch Saga Ready: Includes a dedicated .OXS file (inside a ZIP folder) for a perfect experience with the Cross Stitch Saga app.

🏛️ ABOUT THE ORIGINAL SAMPLER
The Ann Jones Sampler of 1787 is a landmark piece of Quaker needlework history — the earliest known dated medallion sampler of its type, worked just eight years after the founding of Ackworth School in Yorkshire, England. Stitched in polychrome silks on linen, it features the signature Ackworth style: geometric medallions, delicate floral motifs, birds, a squirrel, and scattered alphabet letters in a rich palette of colors. The initials DJ woven into the design stand for Deborah Jones, Ann's mother — a tender family detail that makes this sampler as personal as it is historic. The original is held in the permanent collection of the Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge.

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