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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Simply Stitches - Now Available!

Simply Stitches is just that - simple stitches ... BUT using the most beautiful overdyed threads! 

Featuring a vibrant, bold palette of overdyed threads by Colour Complements, this design is perfect for stitches new to counted canvaswork. You can easily pick your own variegated/overdyed threads for this piece. 

Choose your 6 favourite colours and start stitching! Stitch count is 87 x 87 on 18 count black mono canvas. Approximate finished size is 5" x 5"

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Simply Stitches

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Stitches on Lace

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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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  • 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...

  • 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...

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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.