Question: GIMP Patterns

[RamsHead]

Is there a way to take part of an image, make a pattern out of it, and then use that pattern in another image?

[Ballbarian]

Yes.
Create your pattern and save it as a PAT file from the save image dialog.

The pattern can then be selected and used with tools like the bucket fill.

Hope that helps.

[Ballbarian]

Ah, I should expand my answer some.
Save the PAT file to your gimp patterns folder.
I can't remember if it shows up immediately, or if you need to restart gimp in order for it to appear in the pattern selection dialog.

[RamsHead]

Thanks!

[Jurri]

There's also an option in the Script-Fu dialog, selection -> to pattern, which may be more convenient.

[Ballbarian]

Thanks for pointing that out Jurri!
That will be good to know in the future.