My passion for tapestry crochet – Nela
By Guardian Exclusive
04 November 2023 |
4:20 pm
Meet Vanessa, the 21-year-old behind the Nela Designs, who also doubles as a registered Nurse. She shares some of the highs and lows in her journey, her dream of writing a book, and organising a runway exhibition amongst other things.
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