If you love Crochetville PLEASE READ

[vonnie]

If you love this site and I know you do or you wouldn't be here or reading this, then we need to do something to help Amy and Donna out. According to another thread they are 3000.00 in debt for this site. They are able to maintain this site monthy, with advertising but not able to get this debt paid off. They want to have an auction, and it sounds like fun, but if we would all just give a dollar or two it would really help to pay off this debt and isn't it worth a dollar to come here and visit with your friends? That is less than one coffee out......so go to the Tip Jar at the top of the page and donate either through paypal or at the bottom of that page is a link to contact Amy for info on sending payment. Like I said, just one dollar.......if we all do it, they will be out of debt and we can come here for FREE......this would be a one time donation..........

I am in no way affliated with either Amy or Donna or Crochetville, I am just a crocheter who loves the friends she has made on this site and wish for it to continue...

:c9 So PLEASE go donate your dollar, PLEASE:cheer :cheer You will be rewarded in the long run.......:clap

[beth eathorne]

ok folks this is a easy way for all of us to keep on enjoying the fellowship we get here. and besides all of that who has not gotten at least 1 pattern FREE

[Happiness]

This is an awesome site! I've learned so much here. Hopefully this will let Amy and Donna get back on their feet.

[Midds]

I did my part and hope that everyone else will too. I want all of the administrators to know that all of their hard work is truly appreciated by me and alot of other members. I have greatly enjoyed the time I have spent on the 'ville. (Which is alot!:lol ) So ~ Thank You for all that you do!

Come on everyone, let's get them on the right track and help erase the debt!!!:D

[planetjune]

Sounds like a good idea :) I've made my donation!

[tracyleigh]

I've made mine as well. I don't know what I would do without Crochetville. Hm, maybe I wouldn't have as many WIP's, or WIM's.....LOL

[zacmom]

I will be making my donation today!!! thank you for letting me know my crochet pals were in need. It would be an awful shame not to have this site it is so inspiring

[LizaKaye]

I love this place, don't know how I'd feed my obsession without all this inspiration-I'm happy to help out.

[afswife]

i wish i could do more but i did donate for now and when things get better around the house i will donate more thanks ladies for the great site:)

[vonnie]

It will only take a dollar if everyone would give that much then Crochetville will be out of the RED!!!!! Please I know you can afford a dollar, you own a computer and pay a ISP, so get the most for your money and keep Crochetville open for all. It is a very giving site, I have seen how many have given squares for others, and it also is a very helping site, if you have any problem not just crochet, you can come here and get advice or comfort, so lets keep the site going by getting them out of the RED. It really is all of our site and we want it to be here when we log onto the computer...
So go to the tip jar and donate a 1.00 if you don't have paypal at the bottom of the page is a way to get in contact with Amy and you can send in a donation,
Thanks so much

[mom2boys]

Done !:) I love this forum !:clap :clap :cheer

[lynned1952]

I'm in...!

[FelixLake]

Donation on the way. I love coming here everyday and seeing everyones creativity.

[newthingcrochet]

Great idea!!! But where's the tip jar? I don't see anything that says tip jar. Do you mean at the top of your post? Or the top of the page this thread is on? Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but I don't see it!

[lynned1952]

Great idea!!! But where's the tip jar? I don't see anything that says tip jar. Do you mean at the top of your post? Or the top of the page this thread is on? Maybe I'm just not seeing it, but I don't see it!


Sorry I just had too respond! LOL

http://www-assets.eyeglasses.com/dyn/frame_small/1060357061.jpg

Look at the menu at the very, very top...scroll up

[newthingcrochet]

Sorry I just had too respond! LOL

http://www-assets.eyeglasses.com/dyn/frame_small/1060357061.jpg

Well, I already have glasses and I'm only 26 so I don't think that's the problem! Where's the tip jar!!!!

[lynned1952]

waaaaay up at the top, you'll have to scroll....its located in a menu with other things....blue background w/white lettering

[tiggerhale]

Well, I already have glasses and I'm only 26 so I don't think that's the problem! Where's the tip jar!!!!

Look at the red circle in this pic:
http://new.photos.yahoo.com/tiggerhale/photo/294928804364335761/0

That should clear up where the jar is...

:hook

[KnicKnac]

Well, I already have glasses and I'm only 26 so I don't think that's the problem! Where's the tip jar!!!!

Here is a link:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/tipjar.php

[Debbi-a1]

Dontaed. I think this is a wonderful site and and like someone said even for $1 for all the patterns found or posted here, it is way worth it!
Debbi

[newthingcrochet]

Here is a link:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/tipjar.php
Thank you!

[Loveragdolls]

Donated. I so enjoy this site and am happy to help

[LadySox]

Proud to be a member of Crochetville, glad I could help!

[afswife]

come on all lets make this a great thingthese ladies are way nice and have made this place for us to come too a dollar can u iagine that one dollar could save the day with this plus an auction i think we could bring them back into debt free and maybe help them add more things in the future such as more bandwith and what not you never know how much one dollar could help till you try right and i have to say thanks for starting this thread you rock :)

[RachelG]

Usually I use the excuse "I have my own sites to keep afloat" but ummm....$3,000? No excuses...donation has been sent.

And no, Amy and Donna, I did not feel pressured to donate, this is my own decision! :hook

[Mermaiden]

Wow I didn't realize there was such a debt. Yeah you're right, it's worth the cost of a donation to be able to still come here.

[lisaluger50]

I would love to donate is there an address that I could send a money order to we do not us charge cards,paypal. Always pay with cash or a money order. Thanks Lisa

[RachelG]

I would love to donate is there an address that I could send a money order to we do not us charge cards,paypal. Always pay with cash or a money order. Thanks Lisa

You can contact Amy for an address. Read the closing line here:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/tipjar.php

[AmyS]

Y'all are so sweet! Donna and I just love hearing how much Crochetville means to all of you. We are so appreciative of those of you who can make small donations, and we're just as appreciative of those who can't make a donation now for whatever reason that may be.

Since it's been asked in this thread (the info is also on the Tip Jar page), yes, you can send in checks or money orders. Just send me a PM and I'll give you my mailing address. Crochetville's bank is about 2 miles from my house, and I have to go past it to go pretty much anywhere into town. Just be sure to make checks/money orders payable to Crochetville LLC and not me personally, because any donations are deposited into our official business account.

It will definitely relieve a major burden to get those back expenses of $3,000 all paid off. And as Donna said elsewhere, should we make more than that from the auction and donations, we have some extras we want to add to the forum. Those extras will cost money first for the software, then they'll eventually add quite a bit to our monthly bandwidth usage. But it will be worth it!!

[Cherri]

I'll be sending a donation, too.

[CraftyJen]

Done :) I haven't been a member for very long but I love coming here and seeing what everyone is working on and getting lots of ideas. Thanks Amy and Donna and all admin/moderators for all your hard work. :cheer

[Karen C.]

Yikes! $3000.00 is a lot of loot :eek I made my donation:)

Thanks Amy and Donna for all you do.

[lynned1952]

Heck I look at it this way....the cost of an annual crochet mag subscription is $20...and I get alot more out of crochetville than I do my mags.

[KnicKnac]

Heck I look at it this way....the cost of an annual crochet mag subscription is $20...and I get alot more out of crochetville than I do my mags.

Aint that the truth!

[vonnie]

bump:

[TX CrochetLover]

I love the Ville! Donation made. I've been meaning to do the tip jar thing for a while, but never would get off my backside and get my credit card up here with my PC. Thanks Vonnie for starting the thread and being the cheerleader on this!

[wendyb532]

I think that is a great idea. I donated my share.

Wendyb532

[yarndiva]

I just donated and when things get better plan to donate again :yay

I just loove this site. It has kept me from literally going bonkers :laughroll

[Lorrie]

Donation on it's way. I love it here. Everyone is great.

[mudpie]

Lynned1952 said it perfectly. I pitched in. I've always said I would be more than willing to pay a subscription fee, because I LOVE this place!

[amhmsh]

I made my donation:cheer :cheer :cheer

:manyheart

[oliveoil]

I'm new to C'ville. I am having sooooo much fun here:cheer!! I made my donation last night:yay . I agree with "Lynned1952" on paying so much for a magazine subscription as opposed to all the really neat patterns here on the 'Ville. Plus how many times have you received your crochet magazine in the mail only to be disappointed that there aren't that many patterns in there that you like:( . P.S. Can someone let us know when we have reached the $3,000.00 mark so we can all break out a bottle of bubbly:lol ;) .

[AmyS]

P.S. Can someone let us know when we have reached the $3,000.00 mark so we can all break out a bottle of bubbly:lol ;) .

We'll be sure to have a big old party and celebration if we make it to that $3,000 mark!!!! Plus you'll be hearing screams of joy from Donna and me! :lol

[scc51055]

where else can you find friends, can pants, therapy, fun, giving, fun, laughing, friends, free stuff, swaps, fun, friends and a whole lot more (including the 'ville addiction) for a measly dollar?

I dont think I could find any where else, count me in!

[Nicky]

I donated. Not much but I also wanted to say thank you to everyone that has donated and thank you to those that take the time to keep this great site running.

[Bejae_60]

I just sent in my donation via snail mail. THANKS Amy for the addy......
I love everyone here and you gals keep me so inspired.....

[Knit Happens]

:clap Done. Worth every cent - and yea, where else can you find can pants? :lol Donna C

[carovan]

I want to make a snail mail donation but can't figure out where the address is. love this place and want to see it stay alive for a long long time. Thank you to all who have made it what it is. :hug

[Luvtocro]

Hey, making a donation using the tip jar was quick, easy and painless! Thanks for the suggestion!:clap

[deleight]

Just put something in the tip jar from me :D Wish I could do more, but every little bit helps. :hook

[clare]

just made a donation :)
i want to say that i think this the best site in the whole world!!!! :yes it feeds my addiction with crochet, yarn and looking at other peoples creations....you carnt get that from magazines or books
this website is PRICELESS
a big thankyou :hug to all the people that are involved in keeping this site on the go :yay

[lynned1952]

I want to make a snail mail donation but can't figure out where the address is. love this place and want to see it stay alive for a long long time. Thank you to all who have made it what it is. :hug

Here ya go Carovan:

To contribute by check or money order, please contact Amy (amyshelton@knology.net) for the mailing address.

.......Mailed mine out last night :mail so keep checking your mailbox Amy!

[mason204]

This is a great post.

It reminded me that it takes time and money to run a site well. I've done my part - what I need to do is realize that this is an ongoing commitment and remember to donate on a regular basis. Every bit helps!

As a Canadian, this message board has helped me connect with a number of people who share the love of crochet. Although I live in a big city, it's difficult to find people nearby who feel the same way about the craft as I do.

Thanks.

Cheryl. :hook

[KristieMN]

Vonnie,
Thank you for bringing this to everyones intention.

I owe crochetville quite a bit.
Because of this site, I started designing, donating, and selling my patterns.
I get quite a bit of inspiration from this site!

[vonnie]

Bringing back to the top....remember we all need to do just a LITTLE bit to help.......Thanks to all I know that Amy and Donna really appreciate it, but you know what we all gain!!! Friendship, fellowship, partners and patterns....Please help out with whatever you can......

[Wyndfire]

Done!

[carovan]

Here ya go Carovan:

To contribute by check or money order, please contact Amy (amyshelton@knology.net) for the mailing address.

.......Mailed mine out last night :mail so keep checking your mailbox Amy!

Thank You! Posted my email. The check will be mailed out today if I get the addy.

[mimi_mia]

I sent mine yesterday....I was glad to help :hook

[vonnie]

:manyheart :cheer :cheer Bump for the newbies :cheer :cheer :manyheart

[sweetcaroline]

Done!!!! Anything to support this wonderful forum.:hug :hug :hug

Caroline

[Christina92786]

I'm wondering which is better in terms of cost to Crochetville...does paypal charge a percentage of each donation or how does that work? In that case it would probably be more beneficial for me to just send a check to Amy since it looks like she's going to the bank anyways! Let me know!:)

[Hookerangel]

Made a small donation today. Couldnt survive without this forum and all the friends, help,comfort andinfoe within it. Long live Crochetville!

[Hellbo]

I sent a donation via PayPal a few weeks ago, I love that I have somewhere people appreciate your work - nobody else I know crochets & I get a lot of inspiration and laughs here.

[Krystal16]

Ya got me, too. !!! :D

[peggytoes]

All I can say is that MOST of my business (I've only been here a month or so) has come from Crochetville. The ladies here are absolutely awesome!!! I've made my donation - a dollar seems way too little for all the help I've gotten here, so my donation was more and if Amy needs me to... I'd be tickled pink
to pay a monthly charge to keep them afloat! Anything to keep Crochetville afloat!!! GOOD LUCK AMY and DONNA!!!!!!

[scc51055]

Is there a count of how far we've gotten? maybe a meter like they have for building funds or the united way? just curious to see if a dent has been made!

[AmyS]

I'd be tickled pink
to pay a monthly charge to keep them afloat! Anything to keep Crochetville afloat!!! GOOD LUCK AMY and DONNA!!!!!!

Thanks, Peggy! I'm not going to ask you to pay a monthly fee :), but you're certainly welcome to take out a banner ad (currently all sold out; new spots may open in August) or a Marketplace (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/marketplace.php)ad. At least that way YOU would get some benefit back from paying us something each month! :lol

[vonnie]

Wow, everyone is being so nice and helping out, hope we are making some progress on the debt.... thanks for a great site, if you haven't make a donation today, it will make you feel GREAT!!!!!

[AmyS]

Since a couple people have mentioned it, I guess I can let you know that as of right now, donations equal about 12% of the total debt load.

Donna and I cannot thank everyone enough for their efforts to help us pull out from under this burden so we can begin operating completely in the black from henceforth on.

We greatly appreciate those of you who are encouraging others with some disposable funds to help out.

I want to make sure that those who can't or don't want to donate for whatever reason don't feel guilty, upset, sad, or anything else that they can't contribute right now. We're not keeping track of who's submitted donations, other than to send each person a personalized thank-you note. So please don't feel pressured in any way to make a donation if you're unable to or not comfortable doing so.

There are definitely ways to contribute to this site other than financially, the most important being the ways we all encourage, support, and inspire each other to keep developing our crochet skills! :)

[habetlerm]

Done - thanks for the letting us all in. I've really enjoyed everyone and the have gained friends and help here.

[KnicKnac]

Since a couple people have mentioned it, I guess I can let you know that as of right now, donations equal about 12% of the total debt load.

Thank you Amy to let us know where we stand, I really appreciate it. 12% is actually a pretty good figure and very progressive! Let's see if we can get it to climb just a bit more...

People???

[beth eathorne]

amy please know that none of us feel you are pressuring...i for one wish we had known about this when it first started...we love this site and will be glad to contiune to do our part to keep it going...

[Skysmom]

Amy and Donna ~ Thank you for all you do!

[Charlene]

I sent you an envelope today. You'll think I'm crazy, all the post office lady had were Happy Birthday stamps, where were they a few months ago when I was looking for them? Guess she needs to use them up with postage going up next week. Charlene

[JoBug]

Oh my goodness but I NEED to look around this site more, seems I always just go to the same couple of boards...I am so sorry!! Well I did a small donation of a dollar, but I assure you as soon as I get ahead a bit here, I will add money to my paypal account and make a bigger donation...I am embaressed of myself..
This site ROCKS and I know I would DIE without it!!!
now off to check out if I can help on the auction

[Mom w/a Motif]

I made a small donation today. :blush But, if everyone made the same amount donation I did, we would be at least halfway out of debt! :think How many members are there her now anyway? Maybe it would cut even...

Anyway~~ I love this place and I hope to make another donation soon.

Tina

[LaurieE]

When this thread first started I thought I'd have to wait until payday to make my donation but I got my income tax refund so I've made my donation.

[everkutz]

I made a donation...did you? Like someone said near the beginning of this thread, a small donation ($1-$5) is less than a single crochet magazine and a lot less than a subscription to your favorite crochet magazine, and less than a crochet pattern! Stop reading--but only for as long as it takes to Paypal or to send in your donation--and get back to these great boards!!

[AmyS]

How many members are there her now anyway? Maybe it would cut even...


You can see the number of members by going to the main Crochetville page and scrolling down until you see the list of who's online. As of right now, a total of 12,835 have registered for Crochetville over the years. Of that number, 6,689 are considered active, which means they've logged on to the forum at least once in the past 6 months. We average over 1,000 different people logging on each day.

[vonnie]

I made a small donation today. :blush But, if everyone made the same amount donation I did, we would be at least halfway out of debt! :think How many members are there her now anyway? Maybe it would cut even...

Anyway~~ I love this place and I hope to make another donation soon.

Tina


This is according to the bottom of the home page...and you are right, if even 1/2 of the active members sent in a $1.00, they would be out of debt.....that is why I said a $1.00 and it seems so little to keep this site going. Here is what is on the home page:

Members: 12,835, Active Members: 6,689

[loopy1]

I'm wondering which is better in terms of cost to Crochetville...does paypal charge a percentage of each donation or how does that work? In that case it would probably be more beneficial for me to just send a check to Amy since it looks like she's going to the bank anyways! Let me know!:)
Putting this msg out here again cause I didn't see an answer.

Does PayPal charge a percentage of each donation? If I use the Tip Jar to give $1.00 through PayPal, does the Ville get the whole dollar?

:manyheart:hug

[newthingcrochet]

Putting this msg out here again cause I didn't see an answer.

Does PayPal charge a percentage of each donation? If I use the Tip Jar to give $1.00 through PayPal, does the Ville get the whole dollar?

:manyheart:hug

Depending what kind of account you have Paypal does take a small bit, I don't remember the percentage exactly. If you're only donating a dollar or two just add on the amount you would spend for a stamp and that should cover it. If your going to donate more then it might be worth it to send it.

[AmyS]

Putting this msg out here again cause I didn't see an answer.

Does PayPal charge a percentage of each donation? If I use the Tip Jar to give $1.00 through PayPal, does the Ville get the whole dollar?

:manyheart:hug


Paypal charges fees for each transaction, so no, we don't get to keep the full amount when you pay through Paypal. The fees vary depending on the type of payment (credit card vs transfer from paypal or bank account), as it's not just a straight percentage of the actual amount donated. I'm sure you can go to the Paypal site and see what their fee structure is.

[JoBug]

Paypal charges fees for each transaction, so no, we don't get to keep the full amount when you pay through Paypal. The fees vary depending on the type of payment (credit card vs transfer from paypal or bank account), as it's not just a straight percentage of the actual amount donated. I'm sure you can go to the Paypal site and see what their fee structure is.
:eek so my whole dollar didn't go to the Ville, humpppppp, well I must go back now and find an address to mail my next amout to......I am sorry....if I only would have had more in my paypal account I would have sent more...:(

[LavenderBear]

What a PLEASURE to make a donation to keep the site up and running and the owners and helpers notified of our HAPPINESS that they do so! :yes THANK YOU for your time and dedication, Amy and Donna and ALL of the helpers that assist you guys!! You are ALL appreciated!! :ghug :flower

[tygger428]

Which payment method (cc vs bank) does Crochetville keep more of that dollar? I have PayPal linked to various accounts, so want to make sure if I donate to Crochetville, they get the most out of it.

[AmyS]

Which payment method (cc vs bank) does Crochetville keep more of that dollar? I have PayPal linked to various accounts, so want to make sure if I donate to Crochetville, they get the most out of it.

When you pay via credit card, the credit card company gets their share of fees (2-4%, I can't remember exactly, may depend on type of card) on top of the fees charged by Paypal.

Just as an FYI, whenever you pay anywhere via credit card, a percentage of the order total goes to the credit card company, reducing the profit the store gets from your order.

[Melissa]

Another way to support the Ville is through the Google ads. Look down at the bottom of the page. See the ads? Take a moment. If you see something you are interested in, click on it and go see. They will be paid for you clicking on that ad. HOWEVER (and this is important), do NOT just click on ads over and over and over again, because clicking on ads just for money (or a lot of clicks on the same day from the same computer) is considered 'click fraud.' At the best, they won't get any money from it. At the worst, they might get in trouble and have their ad account suspended.

I know that whenever I actually look, I see something that's interesting to me, and if going to that site through that link will help out, why not?

[loopy1]

:eekso my whole dollar didn't go to the Ville, humpppppp, well I must go back now and find an address to mail my next amout to......I am sorry....if I only would have had more in my paypal account I would have sent more...:(
JoAnn, I emailed PayPal last night asking how much of my dollar would go to the Ville. Will let everyone know IF and when I get an answer.

Looks like we're getting some good info on here about paying with cc and clicking on Google ads, etc. Thanks!

We all want to maximize our "tips" to the Ville!
:manyheart:hug

[christinascrochethaven]

I went and made my donation.

Thanks Amy and Donna for doing such a good job.... Hope we can get you out of debt very soon.:hug

[lynned1952]

Another way to support the Ville is through the Google ads. Look down at the bottom of the page. See the ads? Take a moment. If you see something you are interested in, click on it and go see. They will be paid for you clicking on that ad. HOWEVER (and this is important), do NOT just click on ads over and over and over again, because clicking on ads just for money (or a lot of clicks on the same day from the same computer) is considered 'click fraud.' At the best, they won't get any money from it. At the worst, they might get in trouble and have their ad account suspended.

I know that whenever I actually look, I see something that's interesting to me, and if going to that site through that link will help out, why not?

WOW didn't know that and you're right, there are some interesting ads....I'll do my part and check out a couple of ads every day! Anything to help maintain Crochetville and help out Amy, Donna and et.al....

[copchic905]

WOW didn't know that and you're right, there are some interesting ads....I'll do my part and check out a couple of ads every day! Anything to help maintain Crochetville and help out Amy, Donna and et.al....

:2blush I didn't know that either....will start clickin on those that interest me to help the ville as well.

[EmEyeAaay]

Wow, I don't know how I didn't see this sooner! I went and donated especially since without Crochetville I would've never even thought to write my own patterns and gotten as comfortable to try new things!

[lynned1952]

:bump new week!

[magiccrochetfan]

I sent a donation. this site is great...I spend a lot of time here:ty

[Heather M.]

Is there anyway to see a remaining balance or to show a running balance as people donate?? I agree with Vonnie, if everyone would just donate a single dollar, they would have enough $$ to get out of the red AND have some to put aside for the site...

[AmyS]

Is there anyway to see a remaining balance or to show a running balance as people donate?? I agree with Vonnie, if everyone would just donate a single dollar, they would have enough $$ to get out of the red AND have some to put aside for the site...

While having every member donate a single dollar is a wonderful thought, I don't think it will ever happen! :) And that's perfectly okay. There are some who aren't able to or don't want to donate, and they shouldn't be made to feel pressured to donate or to feel bad for not donating, for whatever reason.

I don't think we can keep up with a "live" running balance, but if people really want to keep up with how we're progressing, I can provide updates from time to time. You may need to remind me, though, whenever you're waiting for another update.

I just checked, and so far you wonderful members have donated 20% of the $3,000 back expenses! Donna and I truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts. By the time the auction is over in August, we are confident that we'll have raised the full $3,000!

We do have plans on features we'd like to add to the site, but some of the features cost money to implement, and they all will heavily increase our bandwidth usage, thus heavily increasing our server costs. So any money we make over that $3,000 isn't going to sit around idle for very long! (Not to mention we'll need to pay a tax accountant to figure our business taxes at the end of the year, at least for the first year, to make sure we have everything set up properly.)

[Heather M.]

Amy...I'm one of those "on a very fixed budget" so I can understand not wanting to pressure anyone!! Thank You for the update!!!

[shelbyolivia]

Originally Posted by Melissa
Another way to support the Ville is through the Google ads. Look down at the bottom of the page. See the ads? Take a moment. If you see something you are interested in, click on it and go see. They will be paid for you clicking on that ad. HOWEVER (and this is important), do NOT just click on ads over and over and over again, because clicking on ads just for money (or a lot of clicks on the same day from the same computer) is considered 'click fraud.' At the best, they won't get any money from it. At the worst, they might get in trouble and have their ad account suspended.

I know that whenever I actually look, I see something that's interesting to me, and if going to that site through that link will help out, why not?
I never knew this! but I do go to some of the ads.
I made my donation & am happy to help! I love coming here & woul d hate to not be able to.
Eileen

[lynned1952]

Bump :)

[hooked2]

I mailed a contribution yesterday because, like others have said, I really enjoy visiting the 'Ville. :cheer :clap

[scc51055]

what is the status of the debt at this point....have we put a dent in it?

[terrijo]

I just emailed for the mailing address.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

[Aussie]

Hi there, I have made a donation to the ville and just wanted to say a big thankyou to you all for keeping this site alive. I have made lots of friends here and it renewed my interest in crocheting.

[kmadel]

Just made a donation! Amy & Donna, I just want to send you a HUGE thank you as well. You do a fantastic job with the site & I just love coming here. I would never have learned so much about out craft without everyone here at the 'Ville. Hope these donations help!

[candy4271]

Here is a link:

http://www.crochetville.org/forum/tipjar.php


Donated.........I love this site and don't want it to go away :hook

[scc51055]

what is the status and how are we doing at knocking down that debt?

[AmyS]

what is the status and how are we doing at knocking down that debt?

I don't have exact figures for the cash donations I've received (all that data is at home, and I'm on vacation at the beach!), but I'll estimate what I think the cash donations were.

After taking Paypal fees into account, the total amount of money we've received via donations as a result of this thread is 24.87% of our debt load.

We still have a ways to go to be operating completely in the black from this point forward, but I'm very confident that with continued donations and the results of the auction (http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=52059)by mid-August, we'll definitely be in the black.

So far, I've received about 50 requests for my mailing address from people who want to donate to the auction! I'll be sending my address out to everyone this Sunday or Monday. (Monday is the first date on which people can start mailing out there stuff. It depends on how quickly I can get online and send all the messages after I get back home very late tomorrow night.)

[TX CrochetLover]

I hope you are having a wonderful time on the beach! Thanks for taking time away from your vacation!

[Poochie]

Donated via paypal...

[vonnie]

[quote=AmyS;823490]I don't have exact figures for the cash donations I've received (all that data is at home, and I'm on vacation at the beach!), but I'll estimate what I think the cash donations were.

After taking Paypal fees into account, the total amount of money we've received via donations as a result of this thread is 24.87% of our debt load.



:cheer :cheer wow that is great, hopefully you will get enough to get in the black.....:cheer :cheer

[grinning chook]

I have added a small donation, maybe some of the other new members may like to too.

I figure I have got more than a few $$ worth out of this forum, with the help and the free patterns. :cheer

[Shellybrook]

I just made a donation....but then I read,,,,it will take a bit more than what I was able to do...I hope the Auction gets us there.

I haven't been able to visit as often as i'd like as of late...but...
Amy & Donna Thank you so much for all you do!

xoxoxo

[scc51055]

as they say.....the check is in the mail....thanks for all you do! i get more out of the ville than i do any pattern magazine!

[morrigan1974]

Hmmmm.....
Cost of donation: Equal to a skein of yarn. :yarn
Money saved from getting member-created patterns here and through here: $100s.:hook
Making new friends who have made me laugh and feel welcomed: priceless.manyheart :manyheart :manyheart:manyheart :

[Whitch2]

I have not visited for quite a while, but as the summer season winds down, I find myself rummaging through the yarn stashes again...looking at what is there, thinking about what it will become, looking for patterns and ideas. Which brings me back to these forums. :)

Thanks for being here and for all you do. I've sent my donation with the hope it helps keep these forums happy and healthy for a long time to come.

[hookdonU]

I have made my donation.

[boo1]

I never even noticed the 'Donations' button at the top! :blush I made a contribution, nothing close to what I get in return here, but every bit helps.

This is such a great site with such great, funny, and smart ladies!

:cheer :) :manyheart :ghug :bounce


Laura

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

I just found this thread today. Payday is this Thursday, i will donate right after that check credits to my account.

[Cinlee]

I hope I go to the right place....:think I'm always turning left, when i'm suppose to turn right...hee hee. I'd love to make a donation, Now, where do I go....heh heh.

Cinlee

[Jadzia]

I donated ! :)

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

Me too :)

[Indigo Skye]

Do they accept Pay Pal for donations? Just a thought as I use PP all the time for e-Bay purchases.

[AmyS]

We sure do accept Paypal. :) If you ever feel like making a donation, just click on the "Donations" link in the dark blue navigation bar at the top of any Crochetville forum page. You'll be taken to a page that gives you all the details about donating.

[The_Virginia_Hooker]

The PP route was VERY easy to do, less than 2 mins (on DSL that is).

[Indigo Skye]

Got r done! So glad you accept PP. Now, to just remember to remember to do this every now and again. This site is a godsend and I am so glad to have stumbled upon it.

We are going to do a Craft-a-roo at my home next month. So many of my sisters (spiritual) talk about getting together to do our thing (whatever craft that may be), so I started organizing it last weekend. We are looking a third weekend in November. I am excited. I will definitely share this website with them.

Thank YOU for doing what you do. :hug

[minx19662000]

just made my donation. happy to help:grandma

[Gram]

Just donated! Love the site.

[happy stitcher]

I had trouble finding the "tip jar" - but somebody provided a link. Now I see the "Donations" heading on the top menu!

It was much easier to make the donation than find the "tip jar"! :lol
To anybody else having difficulty finding it, just click on the "Donations" link in the blue menu bar.

Viva Crochetville! :cheer

[luv_crochet]

Good morning everybody. Today is my birthday and I made my donation today. I don't know what I'd do without such a great place to go and be with fellow lovers of yarn.:frog

[Donna]

I just wanted to jump in and say a big THANK YOU to everyone! :ghug :manyheart

[Tarianna]

Hi I just wanted you to know how much I love this site. You are there 24 hours a day so when I can't sleep I can read all the wonderful notes here. I have gotten so much from this site including patterns. I hope this donation helps.:cheerTarianna

[Sleepystitcher]

I just made a small donation. Wish it could have been more. I really appreciate the site and everyone here and would hate for it to have to go away. Thanks for being here!

[caroline192]

Just made a donation! Hope you have paid off that old debt. Thanks for the great site!

[JessR]

I'm happy to donate; I just wish I could afford to give more right now :)

[Donna]

Thank you all so much! :manyheart

[Donna]

Hope you have paid off that old debt.We have, thank you!

[ScoobyDoo0811]

Being a new member, I just found out about this and made a small donation. I hope I did it right, because I have never used my pay pal account before except for the fact that I did an online survey and they deposited $5.00 in it. :lol I hope you get your debt paid off, because I absolutely love this site and have thoroughly enjoyed myself here. Everyday I get to explore a little more and everyday I find something new.:cheer Great job ladies!!!!

[jeannie1205]

Been a member since 1/1/08 and I must say that this site has filled a very empty void for me. I don't know anyone who knits or crochets personally but with this forum I've found so many people that enjoy the same thing I do and are so very supportive of the things you do and any other personal issues that you may be going through...Thank you for this forum...My donation was made...

[JoBug]

I was down to two dollars IN my paypal account, and I thought, hey, I wil donate it to crochetville, and did..
Makes me feel good knowng I can help even if it is a small amount.
Thank you Donna and Amy for this site! :yay

[sunseeker2424]

i love this site and really wish I could help out but I cant right now things will get better then I will be able to.

[EEE_mom]

I've had more inspiration and support in the last month or so that i've been in this community than in all the years that i've been crocheting. I've learned alot in that short time and am learning something new almost everytime I log in. Donation on the way and thank you for such a wonderful place!

[crazyboutcrochet]

Donation made. Can't EVEN imagine my days without coming to "see" my friends. You all have been such a blessing in my life. You lift my spirits as things haven't been going so well. So a big hug and thank you to all.:hug:manyheart

[DEMET]

Vonnie,

Thank you for suggestion to support Crochetville, I too spend lots of times reading, learning and knowing talented crocheters here. I made donation on late march, I am planning to do more in near future. As you mentioned, little donations supports more than we think.

I dont remember reading about auction, which thread I should be looking?

Demet

[Julia]

Hello!

Thank you for these beautiful forum.
I love to see the new patterns and i love also to enclose my patterns into these forum.
I decided to come every 5 or 6 months and to fresh up.

Regards

Julia

[Nevie]

This is a fabulous venue for people from all over the world to share their knowledge, their latest yarn/crochet finds, the items they are either working on or have completed, the fun things and the trials in our lives, etc.

I've made a promise to myself ... a monthly donation to Crochetville.org ... I appreciate not only Amy & Donna for hosting this site, but also the wonderful people I've met and am yet meeting!

So, here's my challenge ... if you can ... please join me in supporting Crochetville.org ... whether monthly, annually, or when you can ... we all benefit from this wonderful site.

Hugs ~ Nevie

:cheer

[Sherrie B, UT]

Brand new member--I went ahead & gave what I could for now, I know it's not much, but what I've seen so far it's awesome!
Sherrie B, UT

[jheatherley]

Yes! Done.

[my2bois]

I will DEFINATELY be donating when DS gets paid next week. Sorry I can't do it sooner...

[Cathoms]

Donating right now...I really love this site and want to do my part to keep it available to all. :cheer

[Melindawitchy]

I donated! Thank you for a great drama and fight free site!! It's so nice to pop in and drool over everyone's creations and get ideas for future projects, color scheme's etc....

[Minderella83]

Hi from a fellow Melinda. :clap