We chat to Elspeth, give you a chance to win the book and learn how-to make Christmas tree baubles.

Hello, I'm Elspeth, rag rug designer, maker, teacher and fabric hoarder at Ragged Life. My mum taught me how to rag rug when I was just fourteen and I’ve been making rag rug homeware, art and fashion ever since. I’m a craft-lover to the core but love rag rugging for its texture, simplicity and sustainable nature. Over the past few years, I’ve been spreading rag rug cheer through my business, Ragged Life where I run rag rug workshops, sell rag rug kits and make one-off rag rug commissions. My aim is to modernise rag rugging and make it accessible to everyone with simple, yet beautiful projects that anyone can make with a few basic tools. Once you’ve tried rag rugging, chances are you’ll be hooked!

We chat to Chinelo Bally, give you a chance to win the book and learn how-to take measurements.

my Name is Chinelo Bally. Im best known for my time on The Great British Sewing Bee, where I show cased my freehand cutting version of dressmaking. I have since written my book "Freehand Fashion" and also teach freehand cutting projects in workshops around the UK. I design and make bespoke garments from my London based studio.