I wish my mom had one of these when I was growing up....about 2 years ago I had an ankle x-ray and the doctor had me look at it because I have a sewing needle broken off perfectly placed between all the bones and vessels in my left foot. They are guessing it has been there for 10+ years.

I found a rotary cutter at Grissly for 3.99. My dh goes there to get his wood shop tools and supplies.
They don't have replacement blades but the HF ones fit.
I found 4 in wood clamps at HF that I use to clamp quilt layers to edge of table when I am getting it basted to quilt.
I also use metal clamps that are made to hold a picnic table cloth down at w.mart
small prescription bottles work well for my bobbins.

Lastest one I bought, at the Farm supply store a scalpel from the medical section that I use for unsewing. 79 cents.

My DH bought me a set of small pliers in a case for my handquilting which I use all the time for pulling the needle through after getting all the stitches on it.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-69905-1.htm

Had a similar thread a few month back and there are 32 pages of ideas there as well.

I use a WORM bait bag from Bass pro to keep my hand piecing organized! I actually have 3 different size bags with different projects in them.

I got a mini tape measure and telescoping magnet in neon green from the automotive store $2.50 for the pair!

I also use the Newsprint paper for paper piecing, and frost cloth that Lowe's used to cover their plants and was throwing out, for a foundation on string piecing blocks!

My favorite quilting notion stores have got to be staples and lowe's!

This is an awesome discussion. Keep the ideas coming. And thanks to all who have given suggestions.