An emulated “transparent” background pattern, like that of all kinds of computer graphics software.
Source AdamStanislav
A seamless pattern of "sewn stripes" colored in light gray.
Source V. Hartikainen
A seamless textured paper for backgrounds. Colored in pale orange hues.
Source V. Hartikainen
You know you can’t get enough of these linen-fabric-y patterns.
Source James Basoo
Fake or not, it’s quite luxurious.
Source Factorio.us Collective
From a drawing in 'Art Embroidery', M.S. Lockwood and E. Glaister, 1878.
Source Firkin
Greyscale version of a pattern that came out of playing with the 'slinky' plug-in for Paint.net
Source Firkin
Subtle scratches on a light gray background.
Source Andrey Ovcharov
From a drawing in 'Chambéry à la fin du XIVe siècle', Timoleon Chapperon, 1863.
Source Firkin
Sort of like the Photoshop transparent background, but better!
Source Alex Parker