Oh yes! Coloring books are the best. And, the basic ones for younger kids are the ones I look for.
I designed a lap quilt from a turn of the century Audubon coloring book and called this, "seasons of Audubon". The smaller squares are a printed fabric that I found on a shop hop. But, the seasons are all hand applique using the needle turn method. I do a lot of embellishing, too.