In reply to Kate.

Hi Kate!
We aren't selling them in Guatemala, and never plan on doing so. It's a waste of time, for the reasons you stated. But also, part of the idea is to bring outside money into the economy, not just recycle money that is already here in Guatemala.

Emily is already working on getting thread from a bulk specialty place in Xela. Still in process.

That pricing stuff I was talking about with the spreadsheet IS work-based pay. The intricacy of the design has a small but discountable impact on the amount of work. The major consideration is the number of stitches. Basing it purely on number of hours spent rewards slow, lazy workers. Carnegie and Ford wouldn't approve. ;)