one of the sticky lint rollers works wonder for pulling out threads when you've had to rip a seam.

And of course, it's great to pick up loose threads and lint while piecing, too.

I use tiny electrical pliers to remove some of the PPing paper when I can't get a good hold on it.

Also use Chinese chop sticks for getting the corners out when turning right side out...works great.

This is a brillliant idea, but not all ink jets are colour fast. Does anyone know if Epson ink is suitable for this method?

great tips so far!!!

I have a vintage (non-electronic) sewing machine made from cast aluminum so I defaced it with a piece of stick on magnet strip on the front of the machine to hold pins

I use a huge old metal goblet (quit laughing - I can find it) with a bingo maker magnet inside to hold pins

I found a domino holder thingy works to line up bobbins in the drawer

I use a tall tin to hold trash thread and fabric bits

a drawer handle on the side of the machine holds scissors

Same thing - different thing!!!!! I use a needle-nose pliers! Edie

I use all the things the others posted but I also have a Black & Decker crosshair laser level that works perfect to square up a quilt. 2 sides at a time, laser comes out the top and side to make a perfect corner. Maybe you should get your husband one for Father's Day! ha

Someone started a thread on this a few weeks ago. She was going to make a list and post it somewhere along the way. Try doing a search of topics and see if you can find it. There were some great ideas listed, among them mine using chop sticks for tube turners, stilletos, etc.

I use a "She Who Dies With the Most Fabric Wins" coffee cup as a thread holder

I use a desktop file organizer to hold my rulers at the end of my table.........keeps them off the cutting surface but handy and I won't be stepping on any more and breaking them.

I use the ziplock baggies from Walgreen's that my medication comes in put the thread from ripped out stitches in, template peices, buttons, bobbins, just about anything.