I have plastic boxes that are labeled, embroidery, applique, labels, bonding, templats, embelishments, jewelry, ect. in each box I have everything I need to do that type of project. It has taken me years to collect all the thimble's, scissors, and other duplicate odds and ends, but when I start a new project it is sure nice to just grab a box and get started. Example: embroidery- pin cushion & pins, needles & threaders, thimble, scissors, floss, light weight backing for white fabrics, tape mesure, markers, painters tape, you get the Idea. My hoops are kept on a hook on the wall. Some thing's that cross project lines like beads for jewelry and embelishments are stored separately I know it makes for a lot of pin cushions, scissors, thembles ect. but I don't have to run all over to find all the odds and ends before I can start something.