Such great ideas here on the board. Love the pictures too. My solution to not tripping over the cords especially when concentrating on the quilt, machine, pattern, radio, etc. is quite simple. My teenage granddaughter simply brought over a roll of duct tape (bright neon orange) and roughly wrapped the cords. It's just enough for me to see out of the corner of my eye and certainly has prevented me from not only tripping but crashing into the sun-room windows. Hey, when I trip I tend to crash like a bull in a china shop.
It has worked for over 4 years now.