My last few repeating patterns have been on a diagonal grid, which is reason enough to keep this one straight up and down, much like the street plan of Rio de Mouro, Portugal. The pattern also is inspired by the textile and tile motifs found in homes in the area.
"Rio de Mouro", by Carlyn Clark of "The 1 Motif 100 Ways" series for day 69 of "The 100 Day Project"