Wednesday, May 17, 2006
A Second Hope Chest
This year, I received an early birthday present from my mother-in-law. A hope chest! It may seem strange to you that a middle-aged, married woman would even want such an object, but I did - very much, in fact. I never had a real hope chest in my youth. I had an antique steamer trunk with drawers that I loved to fill with my "treasures." As our daughter fills her hope chest with beautiful things for her future married life, I want to fill mine with beautiful things for future grandchildren. My daughter will be learning to sew this summer, and what better way to learn than on things for babies. 
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What a beautiful gift. I had never heard of hope chests untill I started blogging. Is it traditional in the USA?
What a great idea! My DSIL's grandmother recently sent a large assortment of hand knitted items for their first child---due in July. Apparently she began knitting these treasures over two years ago when my DD became engaged to her grandson. I think a hope chest for future grandbabies is a wonderful plan!
Calla Lily, what a beautiful idea. I didn't have a hope chest either..I guess you could have one at any age!
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