Hi again,
I forgot to say that I keep all thread that is not registered in a ziplock bag that hangs in front of the notebook.
When the project is done - all working supplies like scissors, pencil and such are left in bag but chart is filed in notebook and colors are returned to the file box. I also keep track of what happened to the project and how long it took to finish. I also note who helped me out. My husband, for example, is quite good at helping me out.
I also note where I the project came from: a book, an idea in a magazine, a magazine based chart, a gift or one that I traded for, etc.
Sorry to be so stuttered.