The Friendship Frolic

29/04/2026

On behalf of Lenora and myself, I would like to sincerely thank everyone who has participated in our annual Friendship Frolic over the years....11 wonderful Frolics. We started this event to celebrate our own friendship and while the event will no longer continue, I'm sure that we will remain friends.
Lenora has announced that she has decided to close her shop, with her sale starting on Saturday 2nd May. You can check out all of the details on her Elm Grove Patchwork page.
I will be closing this page in the coming weeks.
Thanks again for your support.
Cheers Linda

23/04/2026

Looking for something to do on Sunday........

After a couple of busy weeks I am pleased to be able to open the shop this Sunday 26th April from 12.00 - 3.00 pm, for anyone wanting to visit.

07/02/2026

What a huge four days it has been celebrating our 11th Friendship Frolic. We have had approximately 150 participate which has been absolutely amazing. Thank you to each and every one of you for your support once again. It was lovely to see lots of seasoned frolickers as well as some new faces joining in the fun for the very first time.
We have just drawn the winners of our major prizes and are pleased to announce who the lucky frolickers are for 2026:
1st Prize : Katy Millard, Port Campbell. Katy won the lovely hamper of goodies valued at over $500.
2nd Prize : Julie Phelan, West Melton. Julie made the trip down yesterday, and is now the owner of a Clover cutting mat, LDV cutter, snips and scissors valued at over $200.
Congratulations!

05/02/2026

Don't forget there are so many great options for brunch, lunch and afternoon tea while frolicking. In Timboon there is The Fat Cow, The Provedore, Railway Shed Distillery, Berry Good Thai, plus more. In Nullawarre you can check out Childers.

After two very busy (and very long) days, I have shouted myself to a special breakfast at The Fat Cow, Timboon. Is it a tax deduction if I am doing social media will eating 🤔🤣. Hopefully this will get me through the day, but I might have to grab one of their muffins for lunch on the go!
We are officially half way through the Friendship Frolic.....two days down.....two days to go 😊

04/02/2026

Wow what an amazing Day One of our 11th Friendship Frolic we have had. It was great having so many people join in the fun, enjoying the beautiful day and making the trip to our shops in Timboon and Nullawarre. After tidying up and restocking, we are ready to welcome the next group of Frolickers tomorrow for Day two.
Don't forget that the online Frolic is open until 4pm tomorrow afternoon, Thursday 5th February.

03/02/2026

Today's the day!
Can't make it because you live too far away. Never fear, we are running the Friendship Frolic online again this year, but it's for 2 days only.
Here's what to do....
You must spend a minimum of $30 (excluding postage) at both Gum Valley Patchwork and Elm Grove Patchwork, between 10am on Wednesday 4th February and 4pm on Thursday 5th February 2026. Select the FF gift from one shop only, and add it to your cart. We will process your orders and post them out to you.
Please note that postage must be selected at both shops as we won't be meeting up to post your order together.
You will find the links to the gifts on both home pages on our website.
Happy Frolicking.....Lenora and Linda

03/02/2026

Just one more sleep until our 11th Friendship Frolic starts.......who's excited!
It's been a big day getting everything ready for day one tomorrow. Fabrics cut and bundled, kits packed, patterns stacked....and specials labelled.
Friendship Frolic, Wednesday 4th to Saturday 7th, 10am to 4pm every day!

29/01/2026

This year's major prize is a great hamper of goodies from both Elm Grove Patchwork and Gum Valley Patchwork. Valued at over $500 it includes fabric bundles, patterns, sewing notions, threads, a book, kits, a portable light, and because every stitcher needs them....wine and chocolates!
Second prize is a handy pack including a Clover board, LDH rotary cutter, snips and scissors, and is valued at over $200.
To be eligible to win these fabulous prizes, just spend $30 (or more!) at both shops during the Friendship Frolic, and drop your completed Frolickers Passport off at the last shop. We will draw the winner on Saturday 7th February, after 4pm.

28/01/2026

With just one week to go, are you ready to frolic?
This week will be full on as put the finishing touches to our shops in readiness for our 11th Friendship Frolic. It runs from the 4th to 7th February, 10am to 4pm each day. There will be lots of beautiful fabrics, essential sewing notions, must have kits, and 'just because I love it' things to buy!
Did you know that Lenora has Liberty fabrics? Well now you know!

10/01/2026

For several years we have had a special branded item as our Friendship Frolic Gift for our frolickers. They have become a little bit of a collectors item, with some frolickers having them all. We have had a drink bottle, mugs (including our special 10th year mug), ruler, pen, notebook, lunch bag, tote bag.
Which has been your favourite?