I use a letter holder for some things that is at the back of the table things that I don't use much then next to the machine I use an outside or party silverware holder that holds my scissors, seam rippper...then when I go to class or quilt group I have a round pot holder sewed in half with a collar like and I slide my scissors and seam ripper in there and it can double for an quick pin cushion and if you have somewhere on your machine you can hang it.