~Use an empty upright tissue box to hold your binding while you sew. If you tuck the binding inside and leave a tail sticking out, then all you need to do is pull the binding as you go without having a tangled mess in your lap.
~Have a clean hanging flower basket lying around? Use these to hang specific projects together to keep your fabrics together without mixing them with your stash. When you're ready to start on your project, just head to the basket.