One thing I found so helpful with stray threads is a masking tape roller. At times I just throw the threads on the floor around my sewing area. When I'm done sewing, while still sitting in the chair, I use the roller to pick up loose threads around the floor area which is carpet and desk mat. I run the roller around the table tops, and myself, too. This is soooo much easier than thinking about running a vacuum, or sweeping up. I get the giant pack of tape rollers at Costco. Dollar Store might have them, too. I also have a plastic dish (my grandchildrens' old baby food dish) to collect what small scraps I can't use, then throw them in the trash. Whatever scraps I think I can eventually use I throw in a trash container under the table. (I dread empting that in a year or two LOL). Near my machine I have a top to one of the plastic shoe boxes. I lined it with a piece of free motion quilting I did and I keep my cutter, favorite scissors, seam ripper and other tools I need close by. This works for me. Blessings to all. angela