Make a Sweetheart Favor

Embroidered Handkerchiefs with April Griffie

December 11 · 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

December 11 · 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

December 14 · 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

December 14 · 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The class will be held in a cozy & unique setting: the Mark Twain Family Cabin (yes, we’ll have a fire going in the fireplace)! VERY limited capacity so purchase your ticket now!

A self-guided tour of the Museum is also included with your ticket purchase. Ages 5 & up!

We will be learning the basics of embroidery while making your own sweetheart favor. The designs will vary.

Sweetheart Favors were many things during the mid-1700s thru the 1950s in rural Appalachia. They were small gifts that women and men gave each other as a symbol of their affection. Most often women gave embroidered handkerchiefs while men gave carved boxes, teacups, or hair ribbons.

April is an expert craftswoman and is a core demonstrator at the Museum of Appalachia. April’s grandfather began teaching her pioneer home skills at the age of five. Today, April is an expert in the arts of chair caning, quilting, tatting, embroidery, period dress-making, and more. She holds an MBA from Western Governors University, and is a PhD student at United Cumberland College.

Questions? Email museum@museumofappalachia.org