great tips so far!!!
I have a vintage (non-electronic) sewing machine made from cast aluminum so I defaced it with a piece of stick on magnet strip on the front of the machine to hold pins
I use a huge old metal goblet (quit laughing - I can find it) with a bingo maker magnet inside to hold pins
I found a domino holder thingy works to line up bobbins in the drawer
I use a tall tin to hold trash thread and fabric bits
a drawer handle on the side of the machine holds scissors