Originally Posted by
BellaBoo
I always send back swap blocks that I get that smell like cigarette smoke. I don't attempt to waste time getting the smell out but that's just me. If the items can't be washed I think packing them in bag or bin filled with charcoal will work.
BellaBoo---Wouldn't the better action be to just discard the block as opposed to hurting someones feeling because we object to their smoking. I hate dog and cat hair and urine, but I would NEVER hurt someones feelings about something I could so easily discard or clean. Most quilters are proud of the work they do and do their best when involved in these swaps. I can't imagine what it would feel like to get something back in the mail that I had put time, effort and joy in making and sharing. I'M a NON-SMOKER--but, that's just me!!!