I’ve had a lot of people share this tip with me — some of the best vintage embroidery patterns are pulled straight from the pages of vintage coloring books. What an awesome idea. And since I’ve been sharing free vintage embroidery patterns with you on occasion, I thought I might try to get my hands on some of these books so I could scan their pages/patterns to share with you. Lucky you! Look for some of these free patterns in the future. In the meantime, let me show you what I’ve found…
If you’re looking for an incredible source for vintage children’s books and coloring books, check out GoldenTreasures shop on eBay. Much of their inventory comes straight from the Golden Publishing (as in Golden Book) archives and is un-circulated. It’s really awesome and I suspect not widely known because I managed to get these for less than $3 a piece. What a bargain! And now I’ve revealed my secret source! Oh, what the heck. Go forth and enjoy! But if you see ‘gardners’ bidding, be kind!
