Energy is high for planning summer events -- morning brunches, evening parties, baby and bridal showers, fund-raisers, reunions -- and they all call for something new, summer-light, and colorful, too.

The new designs this week are spectacular for summer occasions and so suitable for summer sewing. Dress up your wardrobe for a sunny romp or evening frolic with a smidgeon of light and lovely lace at the neckline. Lace insets give a plain or print V-neck a refreshing touch of femininity.

Add a delicate wedge of lace to V-neck shirts.
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Or, dabble on vintage iris designs in quick-stitching redwork -- so delightfully delicate for summer tops and skirts.

Gerbera daisies and fanciful butterflies form squares, circles, rectangles,  ovals, sprays, and corners. In dozens of wonderful combinations, you'll find these coordinating designs are so versatile, you'll use them again and again. Embellish a tote one day, decorate a hem or cuff the next, frame a pillow feature with corner designs, or sew designs aplenty on quilt squares, sashes, and borders -- all with one design pack.

And, new Dollar Delight designs offer fast and frugal designs to embellish a top, a towel, a toddler's overalls, a bucket hat, and more. From flowers to frogs and butterflies to birds, you'll find some favorites here. Enjoy the light summer breezes and sew up a summer of sizzling fun!