I use a number of the items already mentioned, but I also use items from the fishing section. My notions box is a fishing lure one, half the price of a very similar one in the sewing store. I also use fishing lure organizers to store all my sewing needles in their original packages (and I have lots!). I also use a tool bag from the hardware store to carry my Featherweight sewing machine. It fits the bottom of the machine perfectly and has lots of little compartments to store "stuff".
Pam