Announcement
Modern handmade hankies and mending kits. Wren Bird Arts is your go-to shop for thoughtful handmade gifts and kits.
My style is modern and fun with a twist of whimsy. Each embroidered hankie is hand stitched (no machine embroidery here).
If you aren't familiar with hankies or mending, take a few minutes to browse the shop. If you have any questions, please send me a message, and I'll get right back to you.
Custom orders are happily accepted. If you have an idea of an inside joke, nickname, animal or even some food, I'd love to help you translate your idea into embroidery.
If you are interested in custom embroidery, just send me a message through Etsy, and I'll return your inquiry with any questions I have, and a price quote.
Sign up for my newsletter to see every new style to the shop and special discounts.
https://hustling-founder-6731.ck.page/9ce3be91fd
Announcement
Modern handmade hankies and mending kits. Wren Bird Arts is your go-to shop for thoughtful handmade gifts and kits.
My style is modern and fun with a twist of whimsy. Each embroidered hankie is hand stitched (no machine embroidery here).
If you aren't familiar with hankies or mending, take a few minutes to browse the shop. If you have any questions, please send me a message, and I'll get right back to you.
Custom orders are happily accepted. If you have an idea of an inside joke, nickname, animal or even some food, I'd love to help you translate your idea into embroidery.
If you are interested in custom embroidery, just send me a message through Etsy, and I'll return your inquiry with any questions I have, and a price quote.
Sign up for my newsletter to see every new style to the shop and special discounts.
https://hustling-founder-6731.ck.page/9ce3be91fd
Items
All Items
Reviews
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Healey on Feb 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsReally great kit with personality everywhere. Well thought-out product and delivered with a note from the shop owner. I would buy from them again.
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Michelle on Feb 23, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis product is amazing! I love it, super easy to use. Very sticky, the pattern didn’t move at all while I worked on it!! When I was finished, it took less than a minute under hot water for the pattern to dissolve! It super fun, i highly recommend!
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Kathryn on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsNice array of supplies to do some amazing mending projects. So excited to get started! Well-packaged, and promptly shipped. Thank you very much!
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Candace on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLooks exactly as I imagined. The right size for a hanky and not too thick.
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pksturm22 on Feb 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThese are great! My boyfriend is going to love them. And, to be honest, it's time for him to get some new hankies :)
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kccormack7 on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy friend loves her B-Day gift! The shipping was fast and the item is perfect, she is so happy and excited to use it!
Perfect design for a lover of mushrooms and adventure forager! -
riffiobrien on Feb 15, 2021
4 out of 5 starsIt's cute, and I was happy that multiple sizes were offered.
I ordered an 11" hankie. It is a bit small, so I wish I'd ordered a larger one. On the other hand, the small size doesn't bulge in my pocket. -
Caroline on Feb 12, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful! Embroidery is lovely and packaging makes it a perfect gift. Thank you!
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KKeo on Feb 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI have terrible allergies. These help me reduce paper tissue. Thank you!
About wrenbirdarts
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It's me, wearing a shirt that I embroidered.
Hand Embroidery: A Modern Take on a Timeless Art
About Me
I (Erin) am wrenbirdarts. When I started embroidering, I loved the look of a vintage hankie, but couldn't get behind the dated styles. So, I made my own patterns, and opened an Etsy shop. In 2012! And since then, I have sold more than 15,000 hankies, and counting.
A few years ago, unable to source high quality hankies for embroidering, I opted to re-focus my business on offering a quality product. I make all of the hankies sold in my shop from secondhand or remnant fabric. I still offer custom embroidery services by special request, just send me a message.
You will find embroidery and mending kits here as well. They feature water soluble transfers, created by me, and include my favorite tools used for hand stitching.
I grew up in the Midwest, in Iowa and Nebraska, and went to school with the dream of being a psychologist or a social worker. After finishing my master's degree, I realized maybe it wasn't for me. So, while I figured out a new plan for my life, I started embroidering. I had always been an avid crafter, and had a creative mind. After learning how to embroider, I knew I was in love and scrapped all previous work, and started a business selling my original designs through Etsy and local boutiques. My nickname (wren bird) became the name for her business, thus wrenbirdarts was hatched.
My work has appeared in SeattleMet, Parade, and Glamour Magazines. You may have also seen my hankies on Buzzfeed, Huffington Post, Huffpost Weddings. I've also been fortunate to have been featured on numerous blogs and listicles.
I am currently living in Bellingham, Washington, and am enjoying small town life for a change.
Shop members
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Erin "Wren" Eggenburg
Owner, Maker, Designer
Hi, I'm Erin, and I am the owner and designer at wrenbirdarts. Each and every hoop or hankie that you order is handmade by me. Take a minute and browse my shop, and if you have any questions, please send me a message! I welcome custom orders too!
Shop policies
All of the hankies are handmade in my own studio. The kits are complete with designs created by me, and include my favorite supplies for stitching!
Customer service is my number one. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions.
10% of your purchase is donated to charitable organizations supporting civil rights and equality for BIPOC.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
Custom orders may not be refunded. Please contact directly if you are unhappy for any reason.
No refunds on embroidery pattern transfers.
Customer is responsible for all return shipping costs. All custom order sales are final.
Payment
Credit Card through Etsy
Gift Cards accepted
Sorry, no checks!
All custom orders to be paid in full before work begins.
Shipping
Shipping upgrades can be selected at checkout.
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Any orders needing expedited shipping will have an additional shipping charge to be paid via "special order". Please contact me for more details.
International Shipping will take longer to arrive. Rush shipping is available upon request with additional rush and shipping fees attached. Expect 2-4 weeks for arrival.
Any additional fees or taxes incurred for international shipping are the responsibility of the buyer.
All packages will have a tracking number, and domestic shipping may be tracked through USPS.com.
Additional policies and FAQs
I reserve the right to use your special/custom order as an example of my work in publication, or as a listing in my shop.
All embroidered pieces are made custom and to order, thus no work will begin until payment is processed in full.