Welcome from Washington state. I used to live in Australia (twice for a total of 5 1/2 years). Have a daughter in Grose Vale, NSW, along with her hubby and 5 children - well one of the 5 is now living in Manly.
I didn't start quilting until long after we moved back to the States. How readily available are quilt stores there now?
We came back the end of 1987, so you can see, it's been quite awhile.
Regards