I have the same problem...I have tried a couple of different things...if it is just a regular needle I don't worry about it but if it is a specific type the I write it down on a post it note and stick it on wall behind my machine...I stuck the "regular" needle in the paper so I remember to change it back...I have also used a very little white board from the dollar store to write it on and that is ok too..use it to remember specific settings I need etc...