Great question! A drink within reach, ALWAYS! Not an alcoholic drinker but love diet coke. Anything in a can I either set it away from my sewing but on same table or in a stable based, wide mug. Bottles, I always put the cap back on... too tippable! Water is in a large based tall cup and again, away from the machine or on the table next to me. I have had accidents and they aren't fun to clean up since they take away time from the computer and/or sewing. :D :D :D