Hi Caer Urfa, I am in Melbourne. There are a few good shops near town.
http://www.designerstitch.com.au/fabric-shops/vic.html
Most of these are near public transport.
http://www.designerstitch.com.au/fabric-shops/vic.html
This shop is fabulous - and they hold regular workshops.
Also go to Brunswick St, Rose St Markets, Abbotsford Convent Shirt and Skirt Markets!
http://www.harvesttextiles.com.au/home.html
And there is a place that does hand dyed embroidery cottons - will try to find it for you.
PM me if you want a shopping companion. . . .
and also, there is the
http://melbournemodernquiltguild.com/
if you want to sit and sew, or post a request for sources, or check out what is already posted there.
Cheers
Rainy
PS There is a get together planned for this saturday in Melbourne - the 16th of April.
I will be at the Shrine on Anzac Day, which is in the city.