Thank you!

April 9th, 2008

As of 9:04 Eastern time today, Ravelry is out of debt!

Thanks to the generous donations that we have received from 4,794 Ravelers over the past year, all of our startup expenses are now paid off and we are in the black! Our users are the best! Thank you so much everybody! On top of that, we’ve been able to purchase a much needed additional server. If you’ve noticed that invites have slowed during the last few days, have no fear - help is on the way.

HUGE thanks to Julie Frick and all of the people who are participating in the Ravelraising - more than 25% of our total donations have come during the last 5 days.

We’ve also got to thank our 400+ advertisers - you guys are keeping us going. Thank you so much for supporting us.

Excuse the goofy picture - it is hard to use the self-timer when there is a dog involved!

Comments

189 Responses to “Thank you!”

  1. Yvonne Says:

    Aww, I’m glad that things are going well. I am sorry I wasn’t able to donate in the last few days. Things at home are just horrible. Hopefully we’ll be back on our feet soon. I love the pic of you three…we’ll look for you at Maryland Sheep & Wool!!!

  2. KayWhistle Says:

    Actually, you guys rock. This site is the best thing since sliced bread. I enjoy it so much, and (sort of believing in Karma and all) I’m sure it’s going to bring you great things.

  3. Mary-Heather Says:

    YAY!!! This is just so exciting, I’m so proud and happy. Ravelers are the *BEST!* :)

  4. Tracy Says:

    It’s the least we could do.

    THANK YOU!!!

  5. Sandra Says:

    oh, YAY! i’m sooo happy for you guys. who woulda thought a year ago that Ravelry would turn into what it is today? it’s sorta crazy when you think about, but in very very good way! congrats!

    and thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing ravelry into our lives. i honestly don’t know how i lived my life without it. :)

  6. Savasana Says:

    No, thank *you*! I could donate every single day for the next ten years and I still wouldn’t feel as though it equated what I take away from this site. The patterns, the knowledge, the support from other knitters, the laughs….I can’t put a price on it. Thank you so much for creating and maintaining Ravelry. *hugs and warm cookies*

  7. Taleah Says:

    I was glad to help out - Ravelry has touched my life in a way that goes way beyond knitting. I could go on forever about it (but only if you were interested) - suffice it to say THANK YOU. I’m glad we could do our little part.

  8. Sam Says:

    So happy for you!!! Keep up the excellent and now lucrative work!

  9. caro Says:

    That’s so freaking AWEsome! Y’all deserve it!

  10. Leslie Says:

    Seriously, I would be more than happy to pay $1.00 a month for Ravelry. And with over 100,000 people, well, you do the math!

  11. Teenuh Says:

    No, THANK YOU two. You’ve done an amazing thing for the community, it’s really the least we could do for you.

    Here’s to many restful nights for you both. :)

  12. Marla Says:

    Whoo hoo! Let’s keep up the good work, Ravelraisers! It really is awesome to see what a bunch of fiberaholics can do when they want to!

    :)

  13. Vis Major Says:

    Hooray! It’s such a good feeling to help your friends, even if they’re friends you never met in person yet.

    You guys deserve every good thing we can give you and then some. You’ve given us all so much - it’s great to give back. :D

  14. Donna Says:

    Worth every penny! When I consider how much I use Ravelry, the pittance I’ve sent isn’t enough :)

  15. Melissa Says:

    Thank you three! (can’t leave out Bob!)

    How great to be doing well. You deserve all the support that you have gotten from your fans/users/ravelers! I will be hitting the Ravelraisers site, myself, as it has been too long since buying nearly everything from your booth at Stitches West!!

    Congratulations!

  16. Jenean Says:

    Congrats Jess and Casey! It’s so awesome to see what was once just a little fledgling idea blossom into a reputable business. And you help so many people, too!! Woot! Woot!!

  17. marcy Says:

    Cool and congrats and thanks. i love ravelry and use it often, too often. happy to do my small part! Someday, you’ll rest again but then you won’t have as much fun!!!!

  18. Stacy - stbaskets Says:

    But how could you have a picture without Bob? :)

    Seriously, I just want to echo the sentiments heard here. I can’t imagine life before ravelry. I have even told people I run into in craft stores about it! I have only been able to donate twice but I would do it every day if I could. No amount of money could compensate for what I have gotten out of the patterns/people/groups/threads/knowledge/help etc. Thank you is not enough but it is all I have. Thank you Jess, Casey, and most importantly Bob :) for all you do. You may never know how much you have touched and enriched us all by your vision and effort but believe me you have. May you and ravelry be around for a long long time.

  19. jeninmaine Says:

    Hooray hooray! I love this place so much, thank you!

  20. Connie Says:

    Love Ravelry, love you guys and happy to hear you’re in the black! I’m looking forward to all the new things that are coming our way and enjoying all the things we already have. Thanks again!

  21. Kat Says:

    Excellent news! I hope you’ll sleep better tonight than you have in a few months.

  22. MonicaPDX Says:

    Ditto! ;)

    I could get all eloquent and such, but I think everyone’s said it pretty darned well already. But will repeat one thing: Thanks again for Rav!

  23. Carole Says:

    That is THE best news, you guys!

  24. AJ Says:

    OMFG! I can’t believe it! That’s some of the best news ever! Ravelry is in the black AND has a new server! WHOOOOO! Maybe we should throw a New Server Party!

  25. Nicole Says:

    I’m so happy for you both. You deserve it! I’m thrilled to help with a tiny piece. Much love :)

  26. pixie Says:

    thats a great photo! not goofy at all! GRATZ!

  27. Allison Says:

    Congratulations. That is so awesome. I’m looking forward to becoming an advertiser in the next few months.

    Big cheers heading your way from Rosi-land.

  28. Laiane Says:

    What wonderful news! I’m inspired to send another donation your way!

  29. Jeanie Says:

    yay!!!!!Thanks for this awesome place!

  30. teabird Says:

    What everyone else has said -
    agree(2000) !

  31. luneray Says:

    Well, you have a pretty good idea how much we all love this site.

    But this also speaks volumes about your good business sense, too! Not too many businesses are able to pay off their startup costs AND expand the business within a single year. Good job!!

  32. moroccanbride Says:

    I’m almost too distracted by how gorgeous you all look to care about the great new! But great news it is!

  33. mym Says:

    sincerely; Ravelry changed my life “in real life”

    no words could thank y’all enough.

    marie in florida

  34. Nonnahs Says:

    YAY! This is such fantastic news!! xo-S.

  35. bunnysquirrel Says:

    best news i’ve had all day. congratulations guys!

  36. Daphne Says:

    So super duper awesome. I have put my tiny drop in the bucket. I came to the conclusion that you are my internet brethren (I work for a PBS station) and I gotta pay.

    Thank you for Ravelry. It’s the best site ever.

  37. Naomi Says:

    Congrats! Ravelry is an amazing, inspiring project - not just knitwise, but lifewise, too. You lived your dreams and took risks to make Ravelry happen and have created beautiful connections for all of us. Thank you! Ravelry is wonderful!

  38. JoAnn Says:

    You guys are - as my sister inlaw says - as cute as Christmas. I recommend this site to everyone. I’m working at the Obama campaign office in my neighborhood in PA and they love all the Obama gear I’ve gotten - yarn(s), tees, bumper stickers. They also love that so many people are on the forum (as opposed to the pitiful number on the Hillary forum). Keep up the good work. Thanks for doing this. JoAnn Erfer

  39. Franklin Says:

    Eep! I just want to tweak his nose and rub his tummy.

    And Bob is cute, too.

    -Anonymous

  40. sprite Says:

    Hurray! Congratulations!

  41. SpaceCase Says:

    Yay! Just in time for Bobmas Eve! Woo-hoo!

  42. Jesso Says:

    Yay! I’m glad!

    I didn’t even know Ravelry was in the red. I never saw the donation button, I guess. Next paycheck, I am so donating! Ravelry is awesome!

  43. falfa9 Says:

    WOO HOO
    A big congratulations to your new debt free status - it must be a wonderful feeling.
    Thanks so much for Ravelry - I love it

  44. Deedeeknits Says:

    Yay! So happy for you guys. Thanks for all that you do.

  45. MsLitheLilac Says:

    Thank you both! You have really created a unique and wonderful thing with Ravelry.

  46. Captain Says:

    Holy jumping Bob! That’s great, congratulations. Now you can start socking away money for Bob’s college education.

  47. Little Red Hen Says:

    Huzzah! It’s the least we could do.

  48. Carrie Says:

    This is so freakin’ awesome! You guys really do deserve it. Hugs to you both and the Bobster, too.

  49. k2 Says:

    Hooray!!!!

  50. Ina Says:

    Woo-hoo! Congratulations!

  51. Katblue Says:

    Yay! This is so awesome!!

  52. Susan Says:

    Congratulations! Ravelry rocks. It is such a wonderful site to make new connections, share and learn. Thank you both for making it possible.

  53. Siew Says:

    Wow - that must feel just awesome.

    Now - when can we get t-shirts!

  54. dosavo Says:

    No, thank you! For your genius and for sharing it!

  55. Linda Says:

    Congratulations!!!!!!! That is a huge accomplishment. Many, many, many businesses do not manage to get out of debt in thier first year. You sould be very proud of what you have achieved and created here.

    (I have yet to donate as I am not working right now but as soon as I get a job and am cash flow positive, a nice donation to Ravelry is the first discretionary spending I’ll be doing!)

  56. jazzypom Says:

    Great beans!

    Now I’m just on the lookout for your merchandise.

    You guys rock so hard!

  57. Marj Says:

    Congratulations. You three so deserve all the love coming your way.
    This site is so awesome. I have been so inspired in my knitting because of Ravelry.

    I do confess that I haven’t donated yet this time around but will after tomorrow(payday). I love this place. And I am eagerly waiting for the Store to open. My income tax refund should arrive in 10 days so get that store open. :-)

  58. Jerry Says:

    Great News…congratulations!!!!! Onwards and upwards to the best site on the internet!

    Oh…and the pic is NOT goofy! THEY DIDN’T MEAN IT BOB! ;p

  59. Michelle Norman Says:

    Yeah!! This is the first time that I actually gave my money to a website and really feel like I help you achieve something. Keep up the good work guys. ps..just signed up my mum…another raveler bites the dust!!!

  60. Laura Says:

    Hooray!!! That is fab news. I hope I don’t slow Ravelry down too much by being on it literally all day. Well, what else am I supposed to do in the office? Work??!

  61. Marah Says:

    Congratulations!!! :D

    You deserve it. Thanks for your fantastic work ;)

    xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

  62. Karen B. Says:

    That’s just awesome news!

  63. theLady Says:

    Congratulations and Thank YOU!
    Off to make a donation!

  64. ckknitter Says:

    You are welcome…and THANK YOU! I enjoy Ravelry so much - it’s a great resource for inspiration and education and, when needed - procrastination! Ravelry rocks!

  65. Leslie Says:

    Thank *You* for this grand site. I enjoy Ravelry every day, have met some great people and have learned a number of things. I’ve stretched my knitting muscles thanks to you.

    My donation here is the same thing as my membership in Public Radio - I do it because I want to and find it quite rewarding.

  66. Katy Says:

    No, thank you for creating ravelry! Congratulations on being back in black.

  67. Catherine Says:

    It is so glad to hear that we have rallied enough to get you into the black!

    Thanks for such a wonderful site.

  68. Wenjomatic Says:

    You are so incredibly welcome! Your creativity and drive inspires me. I am more than happy to help and am excited that we could all do it together!!

  69. Amanda Says:

    I second everyone here - thank YOU for all you’ve done for us, and continue to do!

    I’m thrilled that you guys are back in the black on this!!!

  70. darlene Says:

    The folks who are Ravelry’d are the BEST!! And you guys…you guys…..you guys….ROCK! Love ya Bob!

  71. Debbie Says:

    Excellent news!

    Do I hear AD/DC’s “Back in Black” playing in the background?

  72. Christina Says:

    The thanks all go to you- the crazy kids insane enough to build a site to hold all us wacky fiber people! Seriously, the first time that donate button appeared (last summer?), I was all over it. Giving back to a site that I happily call ‘home’ is something I’ll always gladly do over and over and over…

  73. Megan Says:

    Thanks for building a great resource and community. I’ve never donated money to a website before and now I’ve donated to Ravelry TWICE! Must be love.

  74. sticktanten Says:

    I am so sorry I am all broke right now, I promise to donate next time I have money! Ravelry is The.Best.Thing.EVER(tm) and you guys are my father Christmas, easter Bunny and tooth fairy combined! I give you all huge “hugses” and hope you feel the Ravelry community love!

  75. sillydoggies Says:

    WOOOOO!!!!!!

  76. JoAnne (happyhooking) Says:

    Thanks for giving us an awesome site!

  77. Dotmom Says:

    The best news EVER!!! Congratulations, and may Ravelry live a long and healthy life!!!

  78. icraft Says:

    Thanks to you for such a fantastic site!

  79. Kathy Says:

    Congratulations! Wonderful news! I’m very happy for you. BTW, what is “Maryland Sheep and Wool”?

  80. Lisa Says:

    Congratulations guys! You deserve every penny!!
    Thank you for all you have done and do…you have created a wonderful community.
    Lisa

  81. Kathleen (knitthatpuppy) Says:

    Yea for you Now we need to get you guys enough money to get Bob his Braces : )

    Lovew you both!!!

  82. colleen Says:

    Colorway=black!

  83. Kattie (KT120) Says:

    Yay! You guys work your butt off it is about time you get what you deserve. I LIVE on this site now so donating is just…due. Plus you have the best mascot ever. If Bob asks I’ll never deny.

    Un Beso MUAH!!

  84. 2muchfun Says:

    I’m new to Ravelry and haven’t found my nitch yet.

  85. Bridget Says:

    I love the picture! (Especially that pink t-shirt …)

    I’m so glad that things are going well. I love Ravelry, and am waiting to get paid next week to donate to the Ravelraiser.

    Thanks for all your hard work.

  86. Jackie Says:

    That’s great news Jess! You guys deserve it - Ravelry is awesome, and you guys have worked so hard to make it that way.

    Here’s to the future!!!

  87. 2muchfun Says:

    Sorry, I didn’t hit the submit button on purpose! As I was saying….how could you not help but donate. I’ve already found a couple of patterns that I downloaded. That saved me a few $$$. Any endeavor that helps fiberholics unite is definitely worth it. I’ll try to make my donation a regular thing. After all, while I’m looking for the perfect group(s) for me, I can hit the button whenever I log on - (just don’t tell my husband!)

  88. knithound bkln Says:

    Ravelry is changing the knitting industry! The concept of an online community that gathers all the design, source and technical information is sheer genius. You guys deserve the recognition. Making a small contribution is the least we can do!

    Besides, we all care for Bob and want to know he never has to go a day with out a good biscuit!

    Congratulations!!

  89. E to the M Says:

    That is so cool. Congrats on getting into the black and thanks for creating such an awesome place for the knitting community to form.

  90. scoutj Says:

    Whoo hoo!

  91. Rayne Says:

    Yahoo!! That’s awesome. Isn’t is great how caring and generous the knitting community is? We are the best bunch out there and you couldn’t have picked a more caring “industry” to build a business in.

  92. physis Says:

    Congrats!

    And no…thank YOU.

  93. Colorfulknitter Says:

    Congratulations! Your hard work and imagination will pay off. Thanks for creating and supporting an awesome site. Thousands of people are benefitting from this.

  94. Kerin Says:

    Black is the new black! Yippeeeee! :-D

  95. Karen Says:

    I’m so happy that I was able to help. Thank you both for all that you do!!!

  96. Veriton Says:

    Excellent news :) Congratulations for a great site to you, the creators, and to everyone that makes ravelry what it is :)

  97. wildwoodflwr Says:

    No. Thank You. :)

  98. Beverly Says:

    I’m so happy to see such an industrious young couple make it big with a great idea. I, too, have never donated to a website, but I am very happy to make my second donation to Jess & Casey. Let’s hope they make some money someday! I use Ravely ten times more than any other website.

  99. johannab Says:

    Awww, you guys take a cute pic!

    So happy to hear we’ve got your bottom line over the zero mark! Ravelry is the best thing ever, and I have the means to offer some support so I’m glad to do so. I’m even more thrilled to see the “pay what you can” model WORKING, as I think lots of things should work this way.

  100. Rachael Says:

    I’m so proud of you both. You’re amazing. Thanks!!

  101. Susan Says:

    LOVE all three of you so much!

    Thank you for enriching my life, the fiber community, and the big ‘ol world. Your ripples are quickly becoming tsunami size.

  102. AgathaRaisin Says:

    You guys are the cutest couple. Smart and successful too. What a combination!

  103. Tina Says:

    Thank YOU for bringing the knitting and crocheting community together! I can’t remember what I used to do before ravelry :)

  104. Erin Says:

    Indeed, what Tina said. Thank YOU!

  105. Lulu Says:

    You guys are amazing. This site is amazing. I’ve never been so addicted to a website! Congrats, and THANK YOU!

  106. Andrea Says:

    What a sweet family/founders portrait. Congratulations and thanks. um-m-m-m Where does the Raveler Anonymous goup meet?

  107. Aimee Says:

    what terrific news! Thank YOU! This site is inspirational and an invaluable resource. As soon as I find out someone is a knitter I ask, “Have you heard of Ravelry?” At least half of them have aleady been registered when I mentioned it. The other half were instucted to look it up as soon as they got to a computer. You two are simply amazing!

  108. Sarah Says:

    Congratulations - how thrilling for you guys. Ravelry really is the best.

    : )

  109. Sarah Says:

    And, Bob’s gotten so big!

  110. Thea Says:

    Planet Ravelry is so wonderful; it is much nicer than the real one. Thank you for its creation.

    I am amazed how frequent the title “Ravelry” is used in my daily life and is being recognized by other knitters and a few non-knitters. The WORD is out!

    Thea

  111. Trina Says:

    Great Picture!That’s terrific news!

  112. llyfr Says:

    Just *yay* - I’m so proud to be a part of this little slice of the Interweb. :-)

  113. Nicole Says:

    Congrats! I’m so thrilled that Ravelry is doing well, it’s my favourite site, and there’s always something to read, even when the entire Internet bores me :)

  114. Kathy Says:

    Way Cool! You guys are a true American success story!

  115. Loree Says:

    Bob,

    Please kiss those silly people surrounding you so that they’ll wake up and realize that *we* are the ones to say “thank you”. As so many have said before me, Ravelry has changed my life. No matter what I’m looking for — yarn, a pattern, a sale, a hug, a laugh, or simply distraction — I know I’ll find it on Ravelry. Tummy rubs for all!

  116. Marjoie Says:

    Brilliant, congratulations and the picture is just lovely - it shows some of Ravelry’s most important people (the rest of us are looking at you!!!)

    Well done and thank you for spreading the knitted word around the world.

    Marjorie
    (proud to be one of the 4,794!!!)

  117. Tan Says:

    Way to go! I would be embarrassed to take advantage of all your work and not put a couple bucks in the tip jar.

  118. Toni Gomez Says:

    YOU did it!!! This is great news!!!!! Thanks for always updating us Ravelry users. You all Rock!! Ravelry Rocks!!

    THANK YOU!!

  119. Beth K (theknittingidiot) Says:

    NO! Thank you! I enjoy every moment in Ravelry and I have made new friends, get to keep up with old ones since I moved and I learn something every day!

    Also your picture is cute!

  120. Kathleen Collins (kaddykat) Says:

    You are the ones to be thanked. This is the best website I’ve ever come across. I love it—thanks again.

  121. Jude Says:

    Thank you!

  122. April Says:

    Yaay! Debt free is the best =) You guys deserve all the support in the world, and thank YOU, too, for Raverly -it’s awesome!

  123. Ann Says:

    No, THANK YOU for a wonderful site!!! LOVE it!

  124. pinkhoody Says:

    Mwah!

  125. Theresa Says:

    No… Thank you!!!

  126. Bohoknitterchic Says:

    That is so wonderful!

    And I must say, you are such a cute family!

  127. MJ Says:

    Jess, I love your shirt!!!!

  128. MJ Says:

    You guys rock!

  129. Vandy Says:

    I love ravelry, and I love you guys a lot! I will donate on a regular basis from now on! Thanks so much for ravelry! :)

  130. Druanna Says:

    You all look great! My Min Pin Fanci wants to meet Bob… go figure.

    Thanks for everything you do!

    Love Everything!

  131. Kim Says:

    You guys have done many, many things for the craft. Ravelry has inspired me to keep knitting, and knitting, and knitting…. The fact that your vision is to keep the community free so everyone can enjoy it is just incredibly humble - we all know you could charge even a very small fee per user and make a fortune! Thank you, thank you!!

  132. Jen Says:

    Thank you Jess, Casey, and Bob for all that you do. I’ve been a member for almost a year now and it has been great to see this site evolve and grow — can’t wait to see what the future holds. Many thanks for all your dedication and hard work in creating and maintaining such a wonderful community! :-)

  133. Mary (BloomKitty) Says:

    That totally rocks. The sky is now the limit! Thanks for the world’s greatest website. I preach the gospel of Ravelry to fiber folk everywhere I go….

  134. doctorhectic Says:

    WOW! Congrats! Also, I had no idea Dwight K. Schrute looked so handsome without his glasses on. Wait, what’s that? His name is Casey? Oh, my bad.

  135. Free Martinette Says:

    I don’t know how knitting ever got along before Ravelry. You were a phenomena waiting to happen, and we all are so pleased to be a part of your success. Thank you.

  136. cdaniele Says:

    You guys are the best. You’ve given us all a home, which means more than you’ll ever know!

  137. Dawn-aka-Heather Says:

    You have it wrong, you guys are the best. It’s really nice to see two young people doing something they love for others who love the same things and having fun doing it.

    Thank you sooooooooooooooooo much

    Loved April fools, oh to be a code monkey.

    PS HI BOB

  138. CraftyMandy Says:

    Hooray (100)!

    Thank you Jess, Casey and Bob for the wonder that is Ravelry. I don’t know what I would do without it now. I’ve made friends here and had some of the best laugh out loud moments at my desk ever! Would happily pay for such a great service, but there is something nice about having donations - nothing beats the warm fuzzy feeling you get from helping Ravelry grow.

  139. HelenLR Says:

    I considered it a privilege to put some $$$ down given all the good things you’ve done here and the great stuff still to come I’m sure. Thanks Jess, Casey & Bob for the best website ever!

  140. lizi85 Says:

    i tried to donate, but my bank wouldnt let me do paypal…………

    sorry, but well done

  141. Yarn Love Says:

    Go ravelry! I love ravelry and am so happy that you are now in the black. I hope that continues for the life of rav. Long live ravelry!

  142. PattyLatty Says:

    Why is Bob not a model?? He’s obviously telling you that’s his calling.

  143. Judie S Says:

    Thank YOU!!! And to much more success! You are the BEST! What did we do before Ravelry??

  144. jane Says:

    thanks for a great site and it’s wonderful to see people really supporting your good faith and hard work!

  145. stashcrasher Says:

    Our pleasure for giving back:-)
    Thank you for Ravelry!
    Thank you for all of your late nights & hard work!!!
    Thank you, thank YOU, THANK YOU!

    HAPPY BOBMAS!!!

  146. brunettemama Says:

    Y’all are just too cute!!!

    THANK YOU for Ravelry! Rav helps me get through my DH’s deployments!

  147. kerry Says:

    ya’lls is luved!

  148. Knityananda Says:

    It was best $20 I’ve spent in a while! A great value for a great service.
    Thanks!

  149. itch2stitch Says:

    Thank y’all for creating the greatest, funest, coolest, awesomest site on the web. Its worth way more than I donated (the Paypal account was low), I’ll definitely be throwing dollahs your way when I can.

    That is the cutest family photo I’ve seen in quite some time. HAPPY BOBMAS Yay Ravelry!

  150. Kimberli Says:

    No, no…Thank You! It’s so exciting to be a part of Ravlery and watch your little idea become so bleeding successful! No where else can you have such useful, practical fun!! Cheers and to many more Bobmas’s to come. Go Ravelry!

  151. Panperoxide Says:

    You’re welcome - and thank you for what is my favourite website, coffee house and knitting club.
    You do a great job with Ravelry, and you’re the best!

  152. Chrissie Day Says:

    your the best

  153. Ada Lai Says:

    Congratulations! Thanks to you two, Ravelry has become the foundation of the resurgence of the fiber arts. Your do an amazing job with this,, and you represent entrepenurship in its finest form!

    Thank YOU for making this possible! May Ravelry continue to grow and allow you to prosper from it.

  154. dollycheeks Says:

    Way to go!! This site is the bestest ever and I am so excited to see it doing so well!!
    Merry Bobmas to all!

  155. mstutzmn Says:

    Thanks to YOU for all you do for us! Ravelry is the best!

  156. Greg Self Says:

    Congratulations!

  157. testbunny Says:

    What kind of breed of dog is that!? Is he from Planet Cutedog? I like him- is he fierce?
    I will celebrate Bobmas but feel I am not worthy!

    XXXXV

  158. Bells Says:

    What would we do without Ravelry? What was the world like before it came?

    Thank you guys. You rock. Happy Bobmas.

  159. MorningMedusa Says:

    You guys are the best. This place is something we could only have imagined a year ago. Now get to work and fix the glitches!!!! No standing on your laurels. Thank you so much for this great place. Deb

  160. Jennifer Says:

    Fantastic! Cheers! (Insert picture of me with yarn and needles in one hand and a glass of brew in the other.)

  161. jenniferocious Says:

    Hi, Casey and Jess? (hope I’ve got that right)
    Even though I am currently battling broke-ness, I couldn’t afford NOT to give you guys a donation. I think Ravelry has saved my life, that might sound dramatic but it’s really true. When I start a blog (soonsoonsoon) I’ll send you guys the story of how the Ravelry community has become my ‘higher power’ (people from AA will know what that means). So I send tons of love your way, and when I become the next Martha Stewart of knitting I’ll donate much more!

  162. karin Says:

    You guys are the best. Truly.
    I’ll be donating for sure before the deadline.
    Much love & hugs,
    and Happy Bobmas to you!

    Karin (aka “Nancy” to j