# my Home Ec teacher had us tape a brown lunch bag to our sewing table for threads & I still do that at retreats.
# I make a 1/8” slit in the side of an empty quart plastic juice jug & keep it under the sink for sharp can lids. It’s also where used rotary blades go.
# under my ironing board cover is a WWI wool army blanket. Had it for untold number of years, glad to finally repurpose it.