one of the things I use most... in all areas of sewing/crafting/quilting is a 1 yard length of pretty ribbon ( or could make it out of a mini strip of quilting)..... with a pair of embroidery scissors tied on to one end with a contrasting ribbon... the other end has a small stuffed piece of the same pretty ribbon ( or mini quilt piece) for a pin/needle cushion. I have made these over the years for many of my quilting / crafting buddy...