A nice one indeed, but I have a feeling we have it already? If you spot a copy, let me know on Twitter.
Source Graphiste
A repeating gloomy background image. This one consists of a pattern of black chains layered on top of a dark textured background.
Source V. Hartikainen
We have some linen patterns here, but none that are stressed. Until now.
Source Jordan Pittman
Seamless Light Background Texture.
Source V. Hartikainen
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift+alt+i.
Source Firkin
One more sharp little tile for you. Subtle circles this time.
Source Blunia
From a drawing in 'Chambéry à la fin du XIVe siècle', Timoleon Chapperon, 1863.
Source Firkin
From a drawing in 'A Guide to the Guildhall of the City of London', John Baddeley, 1898.
Source Firkin
First pattern tailor-made for Retina, with many more to come. All the old ones are upscaled, in case you want to re-download.
Source Atle Mo
A light background pattern with diagonal stripes. Here's a simple light striped background for you.
Source V. Hartikainen
The first pattern on here using opacity. Try it on a site with a colored background, or even using mixed colors.
Source Nathan Spady
The perfect pattern for all your blogs about type, or type-related matters.
Source Atle Mo
This one needs to be used in small areas; you can see it repeat.
Source Luca
Nicely crafted paper pattern, although a bit on the large side (500x593px).
Source Blaq Annabiosis
Remixed from a drawing in 'A Child of the Age', Francis Adams, 1894.
Source Firkin
To get the tile this is based on, select the rectangle in Inkscape and use shift-alt-i.
Source Firkin
A seamless canvas texture for using as background on websites. Colored in pale tones of brown.
Source V. Hartikainen
The name is totally random, but hey, it sounds good.
Source Atle Mo
A background pattern inspired by designs seen in 'Burghley. The Life of William Cecil', William Charlton, 1857.
Source Firkin
Prismatic Curved Diamond Pattern 3 No Background
Source GDJ
From a drawing in 'Art Embroidery', M.S. Lockwood and E. Glaister, 1878.
Source Firkin
Pattern that came out of playing with the 'slinky' plug-in for Paint.net
Source Firkin
Because I love dark patterns, here is Brushed Alum in a dark coating.
Source Tim Ward
From a drawing in 'Art Embroidery', M.S. Lockwood and E. Glaister, 1878.
Source Firkin