This is a great thread (no pun intended). These are some of my ideas: use the teflon oven mat for pressing sheet often on sale for $1. Being a cross stitch lover I have several large circle clips that I use for my thread organizer...use for rulers and hang from nail or hook. I use the removable hooks on my walls for hanging rulers, tools, etc. I love my large T-square; got it for Christmas last year (DH was always looking for his, which was in my sewing room...). I love the magnetic extension tool for pins and whatever metal object rolls out of reach. I just bought one at HF that has a light on the end. I also found a 3" level that is so handy for my quilt frame. I used PVC pipe cut to length to elevate my cutting table.