Block #4 Julia Ward Howe WHIG ROSE

Block 4 in honor of Julia Ward Howe, not only remembered as a women's activist but best known for writing the "Battle Hymn of the Republic".   We can also thank her for creating Mother's Day!!

Enjoyed doing the applique for this block.

I used all buttonhole stitch except straight stitch on the stem.  I'm not sure about the light center but have some buttons to add after the quilt is finished.