ORIGINAL PATTERN TUTORIAL

Driftbox

Build a repeating four-box motif by combining a dot grid, small squares, and flowing curves.

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FOLLOW THE SEQUENCE

Build the pattern one line at a time.

Begin with the five-step row at the top of the sheet. Draw each change slowly, then repeat the completed motif across a larger area. The grid helps the squares stay evenly spaced while the curves connect them into a continuous design.

Five-step visual tutorial for drawing the original Driftbox repeating pattern

MAKE IT YOUR OWN

Repeat, vary, and combine.

Change the size of the squares, stretch the curves, rotate the motif, or fill selected spaces with smaller patterns from the reference library.

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