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Block Island
Block Island is located off the coast of Rhode Island, approximately 14 miles (23 km) east of Montauk Point, Long Island, and 13 miles (21 km) south from mainland Rhode Island, from which it is separated by Block Island Sound. It was named after Dutch explorer Adriaen Block.
The United States Census Bureau defines Block Island as census tract 415 of Washington County, Rhode Island. As of the 2010 Census, the island's population is 1,051 living on a land area of 9.734 square miles (25.211 km2).[1] The island is part of the Outer Lands region, a coastal archipelago.
The Nature Conservancy added Block Island to its list of "The Last Great Places", which consists of 12 sites in the Western Hemisphere, and about 40-percent of the island is set aside for conservation.[2] Presidents Bill Clinton,[3][4] Dwight D. Eisenhower,[5] Franklin Delano Roosevelt,[6] and Ulysses S. Grant[7][8] have visited Block Island. Other famous visitors include Amelia Earhart and Charles Lindbergh, who each visited the island in 1929.[9]
Block Island shares the same area as the town of New Shoreham, Rhode Island. The island is a popular summer tourist destination and is known for its bicycling, hiking, sailing, fishing, and beaches. It also hosts two historic lighthouses: Block Island North Light on the northern tip of the island, and Block Island Southeast Light on the southeastern side. Much of the northwestern tip of the island is an undeveloped natural area and resting stop for birds along the Atlantic flyway.[10]
Popular events include the annual Fourth of July Parade, celebration, and fireworks. During these times, the island's population can triple over the normal summer vacation crowd.
Last block for the year. I'm already looking forward to next year's challenge.
If anyone is thinking of joining the next challenge, please visit cqjp2013.blogspot.com
to read the rules and to register.
My first photo for the International Black and White Challenge - Dead End Edition.
Ice blocks on the frozen Lower Lake Rudan. This is how thick the ice was a couple of days ago. I didn't dare to test it today so I stayed on the pier.
Cell Block Tango from the musical Chicago
Sets and costumes by Adriana Dellago
The dresses and lingerie are on sale at
Adri De Luxe Market Place
This is my test block in my colors. I love how it turned out and can't wait to make everyone else's!
We arrived in Bangkok yesterday and this morning I wandered around the grounds of our hotel, taking a few shots. The building opposite (GE's Bangkok offices, I think) had these wonderful reflections in the window.
A couple of minutes after taking this I was confronted by security guards declaring that no photos were allowed... I walked around the block and tried to take some more pictures and - yes, you've guessed it - the same thing happened again.
From the My Thai - a cocktail of shots set.
blocks for Emily...I am actually very jealous of the quilt that Emily is going to have! I am so making one of these!
Some more scrap blocks for my quilt. I love these blocks, and I'm sure I have enough scraps for 100 blocks.
1. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 2. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 3. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 4. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 5. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 6. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 4, 7. 3x6 Bee Block -- Hive 4 Q 48. Not available9. Not available
This block is from the book 99 Modern Blocks. It's a fun and simple (paper-piecing is involved) block and I highly recommend you give it a whirl.
She wanted a bit about where we live, and what we like.
I live in the UK (nnnaaahhh really? haha) and i like fabric. The selvages are from some of my favourite fabrics.
My first attempt at foundation piecing.
Block's not as wonky as it looks.
Blogged at: flossyblossy.blogspot.com/2009/11/deadlineswell-kinda.html
Block Arcade is a heritage shopping arcade in the central business district of Melbourne, Victoria. The arcade is L-shaped, connecting Collins Street at the south end to Elizabeth Street on the west. The 'L' shape is converted into a 'T' through the junction on the north side with Block Place, a partly covered pedestrian laneway that leads to Little Collins Street, opening opposite the Royal Arcade.
The arcade which was built between 1891 and 1893 was designed by architect David C. Askew whose brief was to produce something similar to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan. The result was one of Melbourne's most richly decorated interior spaces, replete with mosaic tiled flooring, glass canopy, wrought iron and carved stone finishings.