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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Freda's Fancy Stitching

Simply Stitches

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Freda's Fancy Stitching

Stitches on Lace

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Freda's Fancy Stitching

Tidbits - 2025 Edition

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Newly Updated!

Originally an eight part mystery sampler (Freda's first), The Banquet is now available as a complete pattern with all 8 parts included in one downloadable PDF.  This delightful piece offers a feast of different counted stitches in a delectable blue/green/purple colourway!

Stitch count is 164 x 232 and the finished size is 9.25" x 13”

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The Banquet - A Veritable Feast of Stitches!

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  • Simply Stitches - A Basic Biscornu Tutorial

    Simply Stitches - A Basic Biscornu Tutorial

    I just love Freda's newest pattern Simply Stitches. I thought to myself - wouldn't it be cool if I had more than one?  Two is perfect - but in different...

    Simply Stitches - A Basic Biscornu Tutorial

    I just love Freda's newest pattern Simply Stitches. I thought to myself - wouldn't it be cool if I had more than one?  Two is perfect - but in different...

  • Tidbits - 2025 Edition - Different Colour Ways and Variegated Threads

    Tidbits - 2025 Edition - Different Colour Ways ...

    I really enjoy playing with different colours in a design.  Tidbits is a great project to do just that.  You would be amazed that, by changing out just one thread...

    Tidbits - 2025 Edition - Different Colour Ways ...

    I really enjoy playing with different colours in a design.  Tidbits is a great project to do just that.  You would be amazed that, by changing out just one thread...

  • 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...

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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.