My sewing desk has three drawers on the right of the "L" shape and two large ones on the left. I further divided it up with boxes to organize the drawers into sections. Then there is a store bought white shelving unit that I placed on the corner of the L. I bought three fabric drawers to sit inside and to hold larger sewing things I use all the time. It has proven to work out great for me. I hate thing sitting out, so I only have out what I need at the time and the drawers being organized, they are easily found when I need them.

Before I had this set up I used a nice wooden sewing box. The lid closed tightly, so no dust on my tools. I live in high desert, so this is an everyday reality for me.

I have a basket near my machine. I keep seam rippers, tweezers, beeswax, chopsticks for pushing out corners and a few other notions.

I use a silverware holder, I got at dollar store. Works great for me.

Had to google that and WOW that is really cool! All that storage and light makes me jealous so where did you get yours?

I could be better organized, but I have 2 tiered, square silverware holders for my pens, scissors, pencils, scissors, etc. plus I have a small basket beside my sewing machine where I throw spools of thread and bobbins that I am using, particularly if I'm doing several projects at once. Plus I put my walking foot in there as well so I know where it is. Since my sewing table is a small craft table I also have a small drawer where I put my pens for making labels, etc. Periodically I go through the basket and "unclutter" it so I have room for the next projects thread, etc.

I have a wooden rolling cart with seven drawers sitting right next to my sewing counter. Inside are many different ways of organizing, including baby wipe containers clipped together, and wooden cross sections. I like it because I can leave a drawer open while using the items and put them right back where they belong so I don't misplace them.
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Do you still have the pattern for the "thing" that holds the mug? Sounds like it would be a good seller at our quiltique at our quilt show in June.

I use a big cut glass ashtray for pins that I remove as I sew, empty bobbing, bobbin garters, seam ripper, and attachments I am using. I no longer smoke but love glass ashtrays.

I use a plastic shoe box with a lid. All the day to day stuff goes in there and then when I have to go, I snap on the lid and I am ready to go.

I just threw away an oreo container!!! I just might have to go get it out of the trash!!!
You have a neat idea.