Directional Prints and Subtle Stripes
Sometimes they are not obvious -
I had this small print and just assumed that the birds were in a "tossed" (going in all directions) layout. The aren't. The print is small enough that I may just leave the pieces as is. I am annoyed at myself for not noticing that sooner, though.
I have also noticed that some "all-over" prints are designed in bands or strips. the It can be really noticeable in wide borders when three of the borders have the roses centered in the strips and the fourth one doesn't. Thank you to a Quilter's Newsletter magazine cover for making me aware of that.