All good ideas. I Love readingthe different ways we gather threads. I have several too. Thread catchers made from friends here on teh QB, A container under my desk which is right next to me when sewing, adn a Betty Boop can which sits o nmy desk nicely also. Then I have the F&P palcemat under my machine with lots of little pockets too for whatever finds it's way there. No matter where I am in my room, there's a bin or two. ♥♥