I like the posts from people who say put stuff back in the place where it belongs. I have a tray next to my sewing machine which has most things I use all the time, even a few presser feet. I have a cup with no handle near the sofa for pencils and a seam ripper. I have two small "waste baskets" that are carried from the sewing machines to the sofa. I could use at least two more. They are just drink mix containers and work well. I have seam rippers at the machine, by the sofa, in my purse and in the bag that goes to quilt club. My small scissors is hanging from a 24 inch piece of elastic around my neck. That 's the handiest thing yet.
Do I loose stuff. You bet!