above: Machine embroidery is a
growing area for the shop. “We
love how easy it is to personalize
a gift like baby bibs or a stuffed
animal,” Randa says. On the bench
is a machine-embroidered appliqué
quilt, Animal Antics by Stitch
Connection. right: The Creativity
Center is housed in what was the
town’s livery stable, across the
alley from the shop. far right:
Students work on Flower Dance,
a machine-embroidery project,
in one of Prairie Quilt’s three
classrooms. opposite: The shop
carries souvenir Oklahoma fabrics
and projects, such as the banner
on the wall, that appeal to the
state residents’ sense of pride.98 | Quilt Sampler FALL/WINTER 2019