Make 2024 your year of learning hand embroidery.
Hey Welcome...
My hunch is someone you trusted mentioned my name, or you inadvertently have stumbled upon my site, for whatever reason I am so glad you are here.
Let me introduce myself, I am Jenelle Head and I am the designer, illustrator, and all-around crafty person behind Nellsbelles Designs.
This site is full of inspiration, resources, and ideas to inspire you to delve into your creative side, step out of your comfort zone or try something new.
My hope for you is that you find peace and joy in creating.
If you let me, I can teach you to learn a new skill or continue to develop the one you have.
Now that you are here, grab my free 'Stitch Guide' and keep it with your stitching.
Want to know more about me?
Artist of the needle....
I live on the Sunshine Coast with my husband and have two incredible humans who call me mum.
I have been sewing, painting, and making things for as long as I can remember.
I have two loves, one is drawing and the other is hand stitching, and luckily for me, they both work together.
I love everything about designing and the creation of pretty things.
It all begins with pencil and paper, then it's the design, the choice of threads, the use of decorative stitches, techniques, and the love of colour and fabric.
There is nothing like the sound of that needle as it passes through the cloth. It’s a potent form of art that enjoyable, it’s therapeutically, it distracts the mind and soothes the soul.
It’s my passion, I love love LOVE it and I would love to teach and inspire you to love it too.
The journey on my creative life…
From a very early age, my mum taught me the love of being creative.
I could handle a crochet hook when I was five and by the time I was seven, I could crochet from a pattern.
When I was around 9, I won my first prize for hand embroidery.
I have made clothes, quilts, dolls and teddy bears.
I love getting my hands dirty with paint and some of my pieces are in homes around the world.
I bought my first sewing machine when I was 17. A Husqvarna and years later I traded it in for a Janome.
I have mastered lead lighting, ceramics, dress making, applique, macramé and wreath making,
My working life…
My creative life and my professional life are two worlds apart.
I’ve advocated for the less fortunate and stood up for what is right. I have spent a big part of my working life empowering women to be leaders. Teaching them to be confident, mentoring them to have the inner strength to take risks, the courage to fight for what they believe in and to never give up no matter how hard the challenge.
I grew up surrounded by strong independent women and I truly believe as a woman if we set our minds to it, we can do anything!
So, what bought me here…
Life hasn’t always been easy, there have been times on my journey when life has been extremely difficult and the one thing that helped me get through was my creativity.
From the minute I pick up a needle, a paintbrush, or sit at my sewing machine it absorbed me, relaxes me, distracts me, calms the mind, and helps me to switch off.
Creativity is my wellness practice and this is why it forms part of my daily holistic health.
There is nothing that surpasses the joy of creating.
I truly believe...
- We should start each day with a grateful heart.
- That every single day we should make room for our souls to grow and do something that makes our hearts sing.
I truly believe...
- Imagination has no age and;
- Everyone should find their passion and keep extremely interested in it.
Life’s way too short to sit on the sidelines waiting and watching others creating beautiful things.
I encourage you to do something that is just for you, that fosters your creative practice where you can find deeper meaning, connections, and enjoyment in life.
So don't wait another minute. What do you say, want to do something crazy?
I invite you to join me on the creative journey.
Join the waitlist for my membership club and connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and YouTube.
This is your time, come join me and together we can dream big.
You never know what you may discover along the way.
Love Always
Jenelle
Book a free complimentary 15-minute one-on-one session and I will help you with your struggles,