Reader Srikandi left an important comment here yesterday about IGN’s recent preview on The Sims 3 Ambitions.  It appears that the Create-A-Pattern feature will not be included in a new patch but rather a separate tool of its own:

“We also learned about the Create a Pattern tool, a downloadable tool which will be released to registered users from TheSims3.com on July 28. This tool will allow players to use existing stickers or import their own pictures or other graphics and modify them in order to make patterns for walls or other items (though this will not make tattoos). Players can place dozens of images on a single pattern in up to four layers. Additional layers will allow for background colors and specularity.”

Sounds even better, a (hopefully) simple tool to use for those who have yet to get used to the existing custom programs that are currently out there.  I just hope we’re switched to our new servers then.  June and July are going to be very busy behind-the-scenes 😉