Originally Posted by amma
I tape the package that the needle came out of onto my machine. This way I know what I am using, the painters tape holds it, but doesn't leave any residue :D:D:D
This is what I do. I tape it right the top of the machine where it won't get in the way. I also put a post-it under the needle case with the date so I know how long the needle has been in there. I can usually remember by the date what project I was working on and how many hours I used that needle.
51 and yes I've often forgotten which needle is in which machine. And I just bought two new rolls of frog tape to prove it (at least I remembered I ran out!).