Pin Control

Keep a bit of adhesive-backed magnetic tape stuck on the bed of your sewing machine, off to the right (They come in many colors to suit your needs). While your sewing and removing pins at the machine, the strip will hold the pins out of your way and keeps you from sending them flying. It saves a lot of time and doesn't interrupt your focus since you don't need to aim for the pin cushion, just move your hand a very few inches to drop the pin on the magnetic strip.