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The art of the repeat

Surface Pattern Design

From a painted flower to a printed quilt, this is where a small mark becomes part of someone’s everyday world.

Hand-painted camping toile pattern by Bethany Coolidge
Hand-painted daffodils and bees pattern by Bethany Coolidge

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What Is Surface Pattern Design? A Beginner’s Guide

A warm, practical introduction to the repeat patterns and painted motifs that turn everyday objects into something worth noticing.

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