Hi Mosaicthinking, I am having fun searching out all the info that everyone has shared with me to date, I realise there is a thriving quilt community there in Tassie which is wonderful, we are certainly doing our homework with regard a move back to Australia, DH does not retire for another 22 months so we have time to contemplate. At first glance it seems we would have to fly from Melbourne to get there anyway, if all this comes about I shall be there with bells on, thank you for your wonderful suggestion.
I am enjoying reading all about it, I need not have worried!
Gal