CONTENTS
Introduction
THE NATURE OF PATTERN
Pattern is All Around Us
Natural Pattern Groups
Fractals: A Brief Definition
THE LANGUAGE OF PATTERN
Pattern and Symbols
Dots and Points
Line
Other Symbols and Their Meanings
CREATING PATTERNS
Designing Patterns
Grids
The Positive and Negative in Design
Symmetry
The Power of Repeats
Extended Study: Triangles
PATTERN AND CULTURE
Pattern Around the World
Learning From Other Cultures
Bands, Borders and Stripes
Seminole Strip Patchwork Patterns
Appliqué Bands and Borders
Strip-piecing by Hand
Extended Study: the Banjara People and Their Patterns
PATTERN FROM FLOWERS AND PLANTS
The Importance of Plants
The Tree of Life
Stitched Flower Forms
Developing Patterns from Plants and Flowers
THE PATTERNED BODY
Body Decoration
Girl With Tattooed Face
Painting the Skin
Conclusion
Index
Further Reading and Acknowledgements
Page 1: Wire wrapped with colourful cotton strips and threads stitched together to make a bold mesh structure.
Page 2: A multi-layered piece assembled from several grids. Crossing threads and solid machine-embroidered squares decorate the spaces. The piece was finished with paint highlighting the threads.