To store old pins and needles to be discarded, I use an empty pill bottle.
To help you see the hole in the needle when threading, put a white piece of paper or fabric behind the needle, you can see the hole better.
Use a plastic scraper to scrape the glue off your applique pressing sheet.
glue a piece of non slip rubber (for rugs) to an empty TP roll to wind your binding on. Run a piece of ribbon thru the hole and hang around your neck.