Things to put in your hope chest:

Treasured things from childhood	Heirlooms to save
Towels	Tablecloths
Dishes	Doilies
Kitchen Utensils	China peices
Silverware	Sheets
Tea Sets	Napkins
Emboidered linens	Pictures
Journals	Momentos
Scrapbooks	Quilts
Baby blankets	Baby Clothes
Favorite dolls	Special Material
Practical Household items	Things to save for future children
Cast iron pans	Candle holders
Placemats	Favorite Recipes

Reviving the Hope Chest (an excellent article) - note:
Vision Forum no longer carries the hope chests
from Lane since they are now being
made in China

Hopechest book - a good book on the subject.

Hope Chest Legacy - a very neat website
with lots of books, ideas and patterns for hope chests
and items to put in your hope chest.
Added on June 26, 2003.

Kentucky Hills Cedar - Hand crafted chests from the hills of southern Kentucky
Link fixed May 13, 2006

Hope Chest plans:

Shaker Blanket Chest at Popular Woodworking

Blanket Chest at Do It Yourself Network

Blanket Box

Amateur Woodworker's Storage Chest plans

Frame and Panel Hope Chest from American Woodworker Magazine

Rockler.com's plans