Sandy Creek Weavers

Since 1998, Emily Hyatt and Victoria Sowers have been known professionally as Sandy Creek Weavers. On historic utilitarian looms, they create contemporary works of art. Their specialties are rugs, tapestries, wall hangings, and memorial weavings. Their work can be found from New York to Florida in homes, galleries, banks, even a congressional office. Emily and Victoria are renowned throughout the Southeastern U.S. for their school and community hands-on weaving residencies which “capture time in a tapestry”. The residency is their unique approach to “storytelling” through tapestry making on a 200-year-old antique floor loom the same way boys and girls and adults their age wove on the same loom 200 years ago. “The overarching goal of the residency is to keep alive an ancient art form and help students and adults make connections with weaving through art, math, history, language arts, social studies, and craftsmanship” All will bring a personal item to weave into the large tapestry called “A Fabric Time Capsule” representing who they are this time in their life which is left on permanent display.