Why won't iMovie save my edits?

I'm using iMovie 09...haven't figured-out 10 yet (can't find any tutorial info).
When I edit my movie with music and chapters and then shut-down and re-open the application, all of my editing is gone.
I thought iMovie automatically saved all changes.
Help!
Don

I keep opening up imovie to find the project I worked on 3 projects ago open in the editing panel, and none of my new stuff, including imports, visible. However, when I click "project library" all the recent projects are there with up to the minute edits. Not sure what's going on, but try clicking project library and see if your stuff is there.

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