Yes, I saved it.....gave it a name. (I assume that made a template. If not, then that was my problem and I will have to learn how to make a template.)Still never found it.
BUT went back, pulled up a previous project (I save each particular project every time I make a change), inserted it in the proper timeline this time, and it worked.
Still don't understand what happened. But am using a trial version. After saving and burning this project (want to make sure I have it after all this work), I will install paid version and see if it works better.
Thank you so much.