Shop Merchandise Guidelines:

1. Items must be handmade by each individual vendor. As an individual vendor you may not purchase items for resale. New Mexico Wool Growers, Las Arañas Spinners and Weavers Guild, Inc. and the Sheep to Shawl (STS) organizations are the only vendors who are permitted to purchase items for resale in the shop.

2. Vendors are not required to be Las Arañas members.

3. Handmade items must contain a minimum of 60% natural fibers: i.e. wool, mohair, alpaca, cotton, silk, rayon, tencel, soy, llama, linen, etc.  Synthetic fibers, such as acrylics, nylons & metallics may be used but should make up no more than 40% of an item. Items not containing 60 % natural fibers must have a sheep or goat theme or be a handcrafted knitting, weaving, spinning, etc. hand tool. The Shop chair will be the final judge on the eligibility of items. Though we no longer require wool or mohair in each item, STS is still an organization promoting the use of wool & mohair and encourages the continued use of these basic and beautiful fibers.

4. Fleece is an accepted sale item, but any raw or processed fleece must have been grown in the U.S. Fleece must be grown or cleaned or carded or dyed by the vendor.

5. Sheep to Shawl tags containing vendor number and price will be required on each item and will be provided upon request. In addition you may also attach your own tags with such information as artist/company name, fiber content, care, etc.

6. Handspun yarn must be skeined or banded with a secure  label. The label must include weight, number of yards, and fiber content.

7. If an item is for a child and not flame retardant it must be labeled "NOT INTENDED FOR SLEEPWEAR".

8. An item may only be offered for sale for three consecutive years.

9. A commission is taken by STS on the sale of your item, so price your item accordingly. (See the Become a Vendor for commission rates.)