I'm not generally a gadget person. I find that I use the same few tools over and over again. But one thing I did read about in a recent post was using a metal magnetized dish to hold pins. They don't fall off because of the magnet. I bought one for $4 at Harbor Freight! I love it. My cats like to play with pin cushions, so I find pins and needles all over the floor when they're done. This way, everything stays attached to the dish.