I use the silverware holder from a defunct dishwasher to hold my scissors, pens, pencils, chalk, etc. at the back of my cutting table.
I have a sticky dashboard mat from the auto parts store next to my machines. It has my scissors, purple thang, tweezers, chopstick, extra wound bobbin, needle case of the needle I'm using at the moment, things I use while stitching. I had a problem of the machine vibrations moving those things off the table and into the trashcan never to be seen again. It does get linty and dusty but a quick rinse with running water, line dry, and it's ready to go again.