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Seamless Background Patterns are used in all over the Internet. From twitter backgrounds to web ads.
If you are a designer or visual artist of any sort, you will find beautifully designed background patterns inspiring.

To save you time searching for background patterns, I have put together a collection of the awesome websites where you can download free seamless background patterns. Also, feel free to share your favorite patterns sites and thoughts about this topic

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Pre-designed seamless background patterns

Here are some great sites to find beautifully designed patterns.

1. Ava7 Patterns

ava7 patterns is not only a beautiful website to look at, but also a great collection background patterns. There are 1361 free seamless background patterns all categorized in colors and shapes. http://patterns.ava7.com

2. PixelDécute

PixelDécute's website has a retro look. It features a lot of classic retro and geometric background patterns. http://www.pixeldecor.com/patterns.shtml

3. The Variant

The Variant got a great collection of background patterns. There is also a very interesting design feature. See what happens when you scroll the page. http://thevariant.com

4. PatternCooler

PatternCooler is a user submitted Seamless pattern background design library. There are thousands of pre-colored patterns. http://www.patterncooler.com

5. Everyday Icons

Everyday Icons features beautiful Japanese icons, wallpapers and patterns. A great resource for some Asian flavors. http://everydayicons.jp/patterns.html

6. K10K Patterns

K10K Patterns is an user submitted patterns community. So what differentiates K10k from many other patterns collections? K10k is a resource for pixel patterns. http://www.k10k.net/pixelpatterns

7. DeviantART

DeviantART is one of the largest artist community. Photoshop patterns is one of its categories. http://browse.deviantart.com/resources/applications/patterns/

8. DIN Pattern

DIN Pattern is an online pattern design resource for designers. These patterns can be used for twitter backgrounds, artwork, web designs and anywhere else desired. http://www.dinpattern.com/category/patterns

9. Brusheezy

Brusheezy is famous for its brushes collections. It also has some great Photoshop patterns. http://www.brusheezy.com/patterns

10. Squidfingers

Squidfingers got 158 uniquely designed background patterns. All free for your design uses, as long as you credit it. http://www.squidfingers.com/patterns

11. Dromoscopio

Dromoscopio has 35 Italian patterns. All patterns are licensed under a Creative Commons License. http://www.noqta.it/dromoscopio

Design your own patterns

If you want to be creative, here are some free online tools for you do design your own patterns.

1. Strip Generator 2.0

Strip Generator 2.0 is an intuitive online tool to make strip patterns. Just move those sliders to change the sizes and spacings and pick the colors. It's done. http://www.stripegenerator.com

2. Stripmania

Stripmania is another beautiful online strip pattern maker. It may not has many sliders, but it is sure pretty. http://www.stripemania.com

3. Bgmaker

Bgmaker is very straightforward. A 12 by 12 grids canvas on default for you to draw on it. You can increase it up to 99 by 99 grids. http://bgmaker.ventdaval.com

4. Bg Patterns

Bg Patterns is one of the best online background patterns tool in my opinions. You can choose colors, canvas, angles and symbol. I only wish there are more images to choose from. http://bgpatterns.com

5. Tartan Maker

Tartan Maker is another great pattern maker. It's also very easy to use. http://www.tartanmaker.com

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