I have multiple machines and seem to create bits and bits of thread, fabric, and other all over the place. My trick is to carefully wash the next used plastic container with plastic top (like for yogurt) and cut an X-marks-the-spot in the top, using the closed container for bits and pieces as well as pointy stuff and sharp stuff (blades). I do differentiate between bloody stuff and non-bloody stuff - two different containers. 😄
This seems to work for me. There's also the joy of being able to get different sized containers. I am a warfarin eater and before I started using the above idea, I used to wonder if I was going to leak to death. And then there were thise dratted blood spots.
Hope this helps. And I thank all of you for your suggestions. I don't think there is anything about sewing I don't appreciate. My special favorite is those who do it.
Pat