Ernest B Haight

Learn the history of Ernest B Haight who began quilt making in the mid-1930s and made over 400 quilts. He developed several time-saving innovations that he outlined in a booklet Practical Machine Quilting for the Homemaker.

Ernest B Haight - Part 01 - The Early Years

How did it all start for Ernest B Haight? A brief look at the early years of one of Nebraska's most prolific quilters.

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Ernest B Haight - Part 02 - Family Life and Quilt Making

Ernest B Haight - Part 02 - It's All in the Family

The family describes how Ernest B Haight's quiltmaking was influenced by the family dynamic.

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Ernest B Haight - Part 03 - Innovations

Ernest B Haight's engineering mind worked out many quilting innovations and time-saving techniques.

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Ernest B Haight - Part 04 - Signature Style

In addition to Ernest B Haight's unique processes, he developed his own signature style. This style included things like stained-glass effects, original design borders, complex and puzzling geometric designs, large stars, and bold color choices.

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