I made myself a small thread catcher bag that is big enough to hold a snack size plastic bag. It is weighed down with a small bean bag I made for the bottom. It sits next to my machine. On my cutting table I have a small trash can that I line with small plastic bags from shopping trips. I also made myself a small scrappy basket for material I want to sort later and keep. They look cute, keep my room neat and are very handy.