I have a very small drawer next to my TV chair. I have threads, scissors, needles in a little book I made, pins in a small magnetic mechanic's parts tray, binding clips, seam ripper, thimble and Thread Haven. When I am doing embroidery or applique, I have a small bag for those supplies nearby. Thread Haven is one of several products to "condition" thread so it is less likely to tangle. Traditionally, beeswax wax used for this.
It's just a guess, Donna, but I think she is referring to tearing off the papers from paper piecing (PPing). That job also requires a trash container.
My 'on the go' container has an Altoids box with a frig magnet, a few pins and needles. I also have bobbins of the colors I expect to use, thread Haven and scissors. That all fits nicely into a baggie. a block for embroidery or applique fits in there too. For safety, I generally use high end blunt scissors.
Last edited by QM; 08-02-2014 at 07:58 PM.