I have a pincushion/threadcatcher next to my sewing machine which I use diligently--can't imagine life without it! I even put it on the end table next to my chair in the family room when I do handsewing projects. Another thing I have started doing is using leaders and enders. This seems to help cut down on loose threads. I read several posts on this before I tried it, and now am hooked. It stops thread snarls too!