Interesting. I don't think I would sew channels and then put in cording, I think I would put the cording in the fold first and then sew, much less work I would think but having not made this, it is just a guess on my part. I to would wonder why someone would use the expensive quilting fabric for a rug. Mayby something from Wal-mart, but floor rugs are pretty cheep.. again, interesting idea.