I had trouble remembering border quilting designs from one end when I got to the other. I use a combination of pictures and what I call a 'road map'. I note a sketch, measurements (like from one motif to another or the size of a swag, and even what template or measuring tool I used for each quilting design. Its not perfect and from time to time I have to unroll the quilted quilt off the take up bar to see what I quilted at the beginning!