Lived in this house for thirty years and have carpeting in my large sewing room downstairs. It is warm and cozy and inviting. I keep a big lint roller and a long handled magnet in the sewing machine area. When the day of sewing is done, I give myself and the sewing area a once over with the lint roller while still sitting in my chair, and have never had a problem with the carpet. I very seldom use pins any more. I wear socks but not shoes when I sew. I think the carpet gives the room a cozy feel.