I buy those plastic report covers and use them in place of "template plastic"
I use the large black clips to hold my quilt to the table for basting the sandwich.
I use old prescription bottles to collect bent pins, broken pins, etc....just throw the thing away when full.
I use a narrow paint brush with the really long, soft, flexible bristles to clean the lint from my machine.
I use parchment paper instead of "applique sheets"
I use used dryer sheets to clean the gunk off my iron.
Thanks for the tips, I love them!