Are you getting married this summer and you’re still looking for wedding favors or will you be attending a wedding this summer and need the perfect indie gift? Never fear, the Indie Fixx Summer Wedding Guide is here. I scoured the Internet hunting for the coolest and most unique indie wedding products around. There are ideas for brides, grooms, those in the wedding party and wedding guests. These are my picks of the best I’ve seen out there, but please feel free to give a shout out if you have some recommendations.

This post is for Kelly who is looking for indie quilts for adults. Sorry it has taken me so long to get this post togther, but it really was hard to find indie quilters. The quilts pictured above are by Crystal J, Tilonia, Hambone and Jennicakes and Silana Stichworks. Also, check out Bookish Handmade Goods, A Quilted Treasure, Orange Peel Baby and Amy L. Wasserman. If anyone knows of any other indie quilters, please commment here.

Don’t forget to enter the Indie Fixx Spring Contest for your chance to win over $700 in prizes donated by 18 different indie shops.

How does it work? Sign up for the Indie Fixx mailing list before May 15th and be entered into the random drawing for this amazing prize. If you’ve already joined the mailing list, you do not need to sign up again. Your name will automatically be entered into the drawing. If you would prefer not to receive monthly Indie fixx newsletters, you may choose to opt out after the contest ends.

Prize includes items donated by the following indie shops:
Hostess apron from Sommer Designs
Badges and pouch from Annalaura
Earrings from The Green Fuse
Handbag from Soleil Rouge
Earrings from Stunning Details
Bangle bag from Marketa New York
Necklace from Starving Artist Bazaar
Lotion and body scrub from 360 Skin Care
Earrings from KimmChi
Necktie and ring from Ex-Boyfriend
Earrings from Erin Lilies
Necklace and earrings from Jewelry by Jennifer Casady
Home perfume diffuser, lotion, and room spray from Orion Botanica
Gift certificate from Tadpoles and Caterpillars
T-shirt from Rotem Gear
Necklace from Roxi Designs
Pendant, necklace, hairpins, keychain and earrings from julie*ann
Earrings from Summer Ellis

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More contest opportunities

Sign up for the Charming Sam and MiSpa April Giveaway and win the I Am Beautiful Earrings and the Monoi Paradise Gift set.

One of my favorites shops is closing at the end of May and even though that’s really bad news, there is really a silver lining in every storm cloud because you can save up to 40% off some of the best indie stuff around. Check out PurplePinkandOrange.com and pick up some amazing indie finds at some really amazing prices. This would be the perfect time to shop ahead for all the birthdays, weddings and other special occasions you need to get gifts for.

I’ve been having a bad week…I’m not going into detail, but let’s just say that it’s really sucked and I know you know what I mean ‘cos you have weeks like that too.  I’ve only been up for an hour this morning and already I really want to just crawl back in bed, but alas it is not to be. So, I’m just going to suck it up and go pour myself a really big cup of coffee. The only problem is that all my mugs suck and I really wish I had one of these mugs by Pink Kiss. They really would make it all better. If you want one too, just contact Shawna and she will be happy to discuss payment and shipping with ya. I’ve seen Shawna’s mugs in person and they really are wonderful.

Yesterday I had a great time at Richmond Craft Mafia’s Spring Bada-Bing. I met some new people–Shawna and Michael of Spaghetti Kiss, Amy of Modern Atelier and too many to mention everyone individually. I ended up eating dinner with NeedleNoodles and CRV Images, but I can’t remember their names because I am a spaz. I also met some people that I’ve known in cyberspace for years but only just met them in person for the first time yesterday–Valerie of Holland Cox, Ileana of india*romeo, Kiona of Lucky Accessories, Dawn of Lark Studio and Indie Craft Shows, Leila from Cherry Momma and many, many others.

I saw some really great stuff and had to restrain myself from buying everything that I liked. I did buy some perfume from Modern Atelier–it’s called China Town and I love the fresh floral woodsy scent. I really liked the rings from Mood Swing, the Little Reminders Necklaces from Lucky Accessories, the scented fabric “Berries” from A. Bel Studio, the Block Print Deer Aprons from Art Goodies, the Bird Wall Hangings from Deadbird and much more that I will be featuring in the upcoming weeks.