janRN

Examination table paper for tracing patterns, paper piecing, etc.
Old file folders for templates
Empty breath mint containers for used needles and rotary blades
Hemostats for pulling a needle thru fabric layers or catching bobbin thread if it's too short
Suture removal scissors for seam ripping. They have a sharp small hook on the end of one blade that gets under the stitch without damaging the fabric
Stamps and ink from the scrapbooking section to stamp designs on fabric

Izaquilter

just got another idea....what about using styrofoam, cut off a q-tip 'fluff' (only one) stick it in the styrofoam & put your spools on it? would that work if kept in a drawer?

rdorminy

When I finish a quilt I cut up the leftover scraps "not" large enough to use for another project into squares from 1 3/4" to 4 1/4" and store them in photo boxes labeled with the size of the squares. Therefore when I (for some unusual reason) need squares of any of these sizes I have a box to go through. Right now I'm making a scrapy 4 patch from a box full of 2 1/2" squares. Looks as if it's going to be a right nice size quilt.

abdconsultant

I keep 2 frisbees one on cutting table and one by my machine, i can put my stuff in it while working and they stay put. also i have stainless steel chop sticks for turning corners, oh my favorite for pinning quilts is this silver thing i got at a second hand store.

justwannaquilt

Hand Held Fondant Roller!

Works great for putting a quick press in short seams. Normally I would use this tool to roll out fondant icing.

janceejan

Magnetic arm band, found at Harbor freight for holding pins while you are sewing. Also magnetic bowl for holding pins and things, also harbor freight.

mtspools

Little girl pony tail bands for holding thread on bobbins.

Summer Spice

I bought a pretty wire rack that held 3 sq. flower pots, mounted it nere my machine to hold scissors, rotory cutters ect.

greensleeves

Rubber mallet for pounding seams.
Slide out pencil box (from Office Max) to carry rotary cutter to classes.
Cutlery tray to hold bunches of stuff.
Non-slip shelving foam cut to fit under machine.

justwannaquilt

Oh this reminds me although not from another hobby but I use clear vinyl tubing from the hardware store to keep the thread on my bobbins!