I quess some peolpe don't realize how much the smell gets into things....my friend smokes and when I ride in her car with her...I get out and even my hair smells....let alone my clothes. I can't stand it! I have to take a shower immediately when I get home. I take my own car now and meet her whereever we are going. I hear that Febreeze is wonderful....I shuld buy my friend some! Good luck with your quilt!