it also can trigger migrains...severe migrains...

I would spray it with OdaBan and put in the dryer on air fluff. OdaBan can be purchased at Sams Wholesale.

Ok - I would have issues with that and I'm a smoker...

I know this can be a very emotional issue. In my opinion, the quilter should have mentioned she smoked in her advertising so the person wanting the work done had total knowledge of the situation so she could have made an informed choice. My BIL smokes and when he comes to our house, he goes outside to smoke. However, when he comes back in, he just brings the smell with him and transfers it to the furniture. For those us us who are really sensitive, even this little bit can be a problem. Febreeze works only to a degree. For me, when I get around perfume or smoke, my throat closes up. It becomes a medical issue. I try not to treat anyone like a second-class citizen but when it comes to my health, I have enough problems without adding anything else. I do miss the smell of my dad's pipe. Blessings to all.

tell me, my argument is why is she allowed to smoke in a GOV vehicle? It is against the law? When my last $500 order of ultrasuede came and it smelled so bad I could not have it in my house, I took it down the postmaster and threw on it his desk....he gagged...I told him, I am the END of her route, and this is an issue as I can not sell that to anyone. I can't even have it in my office....

I think that must have worked, she was gone for about a month and now I don't notice anything...except that she is really packing on the pounds....hehehehe

If you don't want to wash the quilt, try wetting a towel in strong vinegar water and place quilt and towel in the dryer on air fluff (no heat). It may work and may not. I do use vinegar for dissolving odors in the house, especially when I have fried fish. Just pour about a half cup in a small dish and sit on the counter top and that's it. It works. I hope you get it out. I hate stale smoke as bad as anybody.

sassy granny

What happened w/your UltraSuede order? I can't imagine the US Gov paid you for it. This is just unbelievable but if you look at the situation in a positive way, you were instrumental in changing this persons life for the better. She will be much healthier now.

Do they still have Govt owned postal vehicles there? Here where I live their all personal automobiles that they've had to convert to have pedals on the right but they still steer from the left with one hand (which I think is insane and dangerous - but I'm not fighting city hall).

put the quilt in a large trash bag and wrap a bar of soap in a washcloth and put in there. close the bag up for a week and then check it. I got some fabric scraps off freecycle and by the time we got them home we were all gasping from the smoke smell. They were too small to wash and this worked.

The mail carrier uses personal vehicles here too but I think they may be contract workers not federal employees? But still they are in charge of federal mail so there should be something against them smoking around the mail being delivered. I would be waiting for the carrier if my packages arrived smelling like that with a bill either for cleaning or Dr. visit. And back it up with a copy of the letters I would be sending to anyone connected to the PO and to my lawyer. Then I would get a PO box because a person that has no respect to smoke around other's belongings would not be passed losing a piece of important mail that you need.