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King size - The top of a king size mattress measures 76 inches by 80 inches (sometimes 78 inches by 80 inches). A California king measures 72 inches by 84 inches .

Knots - See tying.

Label - A quilt label can be placed on the back of your quilt to record important information about the quilt such as who made it, where was it made and when it was completed. If the quilt is going to travel to quilt shows, make sure the owner's name and address are on the label. Some quilters decorate their labels. There are many books devoted to making labels. From time to time fabric companies will produce fabric with decorated pre-made labels. All you have to do is enter your info and then attach this label to the quilt.

Lap quilt - A lap quilt fits over your lap. Sometimes beginners start their quilting careers by putting together a lap quilt. There is less piecing in lap quilts and they are easier to handle when quilting. Lap quilts are usually considered to be any quilt under 60 inches square.

Lap quilting - Lap quilting is a method of quilting that can be done - in your lap. Small sections of the quilt are pieced and layered with the batting and backing. After all the sections are assembled they are then sewn together to form a large quilt.

Lattice - Some quilts are designed with fabric strips separating the blocks. These strips are sometimes referred to as the lattice.

Layering - Layering the quilt refers to the process when all three layers of the quilt are put together.

Lengthwise grain -

Loft - The thickness of the batting is the loft of the batting. Low loft battings may only be 1/4 inch thick. High loft battings may be 3 inches thick. The loft of the batting will often determine how you will secure the layers of the quilt together. High loft battings have to be tied or quilted commercially. Low loft battings can be machine or hand quilted.