craftgrrl | braided rugs, anyone? (Reply)

Hey guys! I just have a question about braided rugs. If you're not sure what I'm talking about, here's an example.

But that's not really a good example. I know them because my great grandmother used to make them all the time-our family has dozens of them scattered about. She used to make them from my great grandpa's old suits and ties. They were much more randomly colored than that picture, and I personally like that a lot more. ANYWAY, I finally figured out how to make one with some help from my Generation T book and the internets, but I could use some help as it is taking forever.
Has anyone here made a rug like this before? If so, do you have any tips or suggestions that could help, or perhaps make the process go faster? I am using bits and pieces from old clothing, if that helps at all.
Thanks in advance!