I use a 10 drawer tower rolling cart that has 10 plastic drawers - so while I was organizing my sewing room every time I would find a pair of sissors, thread, marking tools, needles, small rulers or templates, etc. I just put it in the labeled drawers. When I finished everything was in place and organized! It was great! Now when I go on a retreat or take a class, all I have to do is open the sissor drawer or thread drawer or needle drawer, etc. and pick out what I need. The secret is to put it all back in the drawers when you get back!
I got mine at Sam's club but I've also seen them at the office supply and I think either Michaels and/or Hobby Lobby and JoAnns. Didn't realize til I was finished how many duplicates I had!!! Good luck!