I have a "helper" with me in my sewing room, my cat. He thinks he's helping my organization by knocking small items on the floor. He likes to see them fall. So, I try to keep a box, or a drawer for those feet.
My husband bid on something else at an auction, and an iron was included. Works like a charm. I had bought another iron myself at a consignment/resale shop for $3. Best investment I made. B&D, both irons and the same model. Couple of auctions later and my DH came home with 2 more. Now my quilting DD has a back up iron. Worth looking in a resale shop.