I admit that even if the waste basket was right beside me and as big as a tub, my scraps and threads would still end up on the floor. I try really hard, to grab my sewing room broom (yes, I have a dedicated broom lol) and sweep up all that 'stuff' every evening before I head upstairs. If I am planning to load a quilt, the central vac comes out and everything gets a good going over before I touch the machine.
DH uses the Dyson on all the rugs. I use the central vac on the hardwood and vinyl flooring. Sharing that load does help both our backs. I do the laundry and he most often lately, takes care of the dishes. I do almost all the cooking, altho, the other evening I desperately wanted to finish what I was sewing and gave him minimal instructions about what we had and what could be done with it. He made a very tasty stew style casserole from leftovers with added fresh veggies. Wish he'd take the initiative tho.