I do this enough, but more times than not, I have help. I was looking for my cosmetology stuff so that i could go cut an 85 year old friends hair. Could not find it for the life of me. The last time I saw it was in my car. Finally found it on a shelf in the garage where my so very helpful husband had placed it.
The last thing I lost for quilting is my Teflon pressing sheet. I DID not loan it out, I had not used it for the past 2.5 years because of the hours I was working. I still have not found my original, however, my so very helpful husband did go to the quilt store and buy me a new one, because he was frustrated by my frustration. I'll find it one of these days, but the new one is hanging in my sewing room closet.
Good luck with your search.
Susan