Hi friends, Well, with any luck the torrential downpour that's happening right now will bring some weather relief, because I've got a huge crafty to-do list this weekend. First up: some sewing. I found my Cinnamon pattern from Colette in my mailbox last night when I got home: exciting! The fabric is washed and ready to go, and so am I. I haven't done much with bias-cut fabric, and I've certainly never made underclothes, so this is going to be a challenge, but I think I'm up for it. Next up: some knitting. I'll be participating in the 2010 TTC Knitalong on Saturday, along with a couple of ladies from the magazine. I'm looking forward to a day of knitting in public, shopping for yarn, and laughing with friends. (And maybe a nice cold beer at the end of the day – shhh!) Finally: some reading.

• This interview with Alicia Paulson, whose latest book, Embroidery Companion: Classic Designs for Modern Living, is due out August 10.
• The "first fall" issue of Knitty, with lots of lovely projects to take you from summer into the colder weather.
• The comments on this week's Roll Call. (I get a big kick out of reading all the comments in one go!)

Realistically, I'll be lucky to cram it all in, but it doesn't hurt to try! What are you up to this weekend?