Welcome to Freda's Fancies

Original counted canvas work, needlepoint, cross stitch and sampler designs by Freda Murfin. All designs on this website are delivered to your inbox via digital downloads.

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Tidbits - 2025 Edition

One of Freda's most popular designs, Tidbits was sold originally as 3 separate charts. The 2025 version includes all 9 charts with updated instructions and threads.

Tidbits - 2025 Edition is available now!

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Tidbits - 2025 Edition

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Stitches and Lace

Release date - April 15

If you love Jessica and Amadeus stitches and lots of beads, this piece is for you. Stitches and Lace features a combination of deep forest green, light purple, mint green and pink with a lacy background of pavillion and upright cross stitches with beads for extra bling.

This design is stitched on 18 count mono canvas and has a thread count of 233 x 105, giving it a finished size of approximately 13 3/4" by 6 1/4". 

Stitches on Lace is an advanced design.  It is a companion piece to Velvet and Lace.

I do love a good Walneto!

These patterns feature Freda's favourite stitch - The Walneto!

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A New Finishing Tutorial - Mini Bell Pull

Make your own mini bell pull ! This is the mini row sampler from Making Waves - one of Freda's 2024 designs.

Here's some instructions so that you can make your own!

Mini Bell Pull Tutorial

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  • A Tutorial - Mini Bell Pull

    A Tutorial - Mini Bell Pull

    I just love the mini row sampler design that is included in Making Waves - one of Freda's newest designs!  The row sampler is petite and has a finished size...

    A Tutorial - Mini Bell Pull

    I just love the mini row sampler design that is included in Making Waves - one of Freda's newest designs!  The row sampler is petite and has a finished size...

  • A Tutorial - Simple Round Ornament

    A Tutorial - Simple Round Ornament

    I found this nice little Ornament Finishing Kit by Stoney Creek at my LNS a few weeks ago and I knew immediately that Rosy Rhodes would be the perfect design...

    A Tutorial - Simple Round Ornament

    I found this nice little Ornament Finishing Kit by Stoney Creek at my LNS a few weeks ago and I knew immediately that Rosy Rhodes would be the perfect design...

  • Ring the Bells - Metallic Colourway Options

    Ring the Bells - Metallic Colourway Options

    A while ago someone suggested that I stitch Ring the Bells with metallics - and that is just what I have done!  I think the metallic version looks quite spectacular...

    Ring the Bells - Metallic Colourway Options

    A while ago someone suggested that I stitch Ring the Bells with metallics - and that is just what I have done!  I think the metallic version looks quite spectacular...

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Digital Downloads

All designs on this website are delivered to your email inbox as digital downloads.

Upon completing your purchase, you will be emailed a link to download PDF files of each pattern you have purchased. If you would like to purchase pre-printed and packaged patterns, please visit your local needlework shop.

Should you have any issues downloading your purchased files, please visit Download Help for more information.

Wholesale

Are you interested in carrying printed Freda's Fancies patterns in your retail store? More information is available on the Wholesale Page.  We would be honoured to have Freda's designs available to customers in your store!

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GPSR & VAT Regulations

Due to new regulations in the EU and Northern Ireland, we are no longer selling to individuals there.