You need to do some sewing but don't have any needle stick handy?
A cork is the ideal object to replace your needle stick at a moment's notice!
A wine or champagne cork, you surely have one at hand. Stick your sewing needles in and you're done.
1. To prevent the cork from rolling, cut it in 2 or 3 lengthwise.
2. Lay the piece of cork you cut out and poke the needles on top.
As a bonus, here is a clever technique for you to sew on a button more securely.