Hey, I'm a Sharon B as well! Go to Harbor Freight or Big lots and get the magnetic bowl mechanics use to hold nuts and bolts-you can paint it or decoupage scrapbook paper or fabric to decorate.

I like to use "Thread Heaven" ($3.95).........always have one around for a gift!

I like home made pin cushions. One year I made rustic looking heart shaped ones for my quilting buddies. They were different sizes, hand drawn shapes, made from scraps, crazy patch style. For a folk art look, I made sure each one had a bit of open weave fabric on the top (think burlap) and a bow. That and a package of pins or needles, and you will receive lots of "Wow's."

My telescoping magnetic pick up tool. I got mine at Harbor Freight.

My favorite is my thread snippers. The squeeze ones, they are so quick. I have 3 of them, one by iron, one by sewing machine, and one in my sewing kit to go. The magnetic wand I don't have yet, but lately I have been losing more needles and pins all the time. That would be really handy!

I like my bamboo double pointed knitting needles that I use as stillettos and my thread nippers (I think they cost more then $5.00).

seam ripper, small needles, magnet pin holders.

My favorite is the small 5 x 7" Olfa cutting mat, can be bought under $5 with 50% coupon at JoAnns

Agree, the seam ripper. Add to that a lint brush; tweezers; pin cushions. Most anything related to sewing under $5.00 works for me. I love all things sewing!

Purple thang
Small tweezers with a tiny point- they are great for pulling threads
Lint brush