How do I find a Lost Final Cut Pro X Project

I have been working for months on a Project to turn old family home movies into an HD video.  Now, the project has disappeared and I cannot find it.  What might have happened?  And where might I find this project?  I would HATE to have lost all of that work.

Depending on the version of FCP X you are using, the project etc. should be in the Final Cut Projects/Final Cut Events folders or in a special Final Cut  Library.
All these items should be on your HDD.
Just realised you are on ML, so your poject should be in the projects and events folders mentioned.
Message was edited by: Ian R. Brown

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