I use a pop-up style kleenex box for my clipped threads. I tore the plastic out of the top, leaving a nice size oval for putting those threads. I can either toss the whole box, or empty it out and use it again. Works for me. Also, I use paper towel and toilet paper tubes for wrapping bindings around before I sew them to the quilt. This works especially well for transporting them to the long arm quilter. Finally, I save those plastic boxes that lettuce comes in. They work great for storing just about anything. The lids snap tight.