I bookmarked this video andwatch it before each rug project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8xblarkuBg&t=1023s
I'm on my third one. The first one was cotton fabric, but the next two were indoor/outdoor fabrics. I cut the strips myself, but purchased precut batting.
The first step, making a really long rope, is very tedious for me. I set a timer for 15 minutes, then work on something else.
first rug second rug -this one shows the virgin fabric