Dorothy Tully, artist, author illustrator of children's books, sewist of handmade shop Dorybird, enjoys eclairs in a cafe with her daughter

Dorybird is Dorothy Tully's Art and Sewing!

Hi, I'm Dorothy Tully, an artist + author + sewist + mama in Rhode Island, USA! Dorybird is where I share my creative passions with YOU! Check out my drawing, painting, and illustration art prints! I've drawn and written a bunch of children's books, too!

I also love to sew! I've got handmade bags, quilts, and other sewn goodies (and a sewing pattern) for you! Everything here is made by me! I hope you're inspired by my art, and have a great day! :)

About Me

Fine Art Prints!

Dorothy's Original Art Illustration Prints

Welcome to my gallery of fun and fanciful art prints from my original... 

Art from Dorothy's Books

Here are your favorite illustrations, leaping from the pages of my books... 

Limited edition art print vault!

I found a box of my 8.5x11 art prints in my house,... 

Children's Book by artist author illustrator Dorothy Tully: Mountain Fairies and the Deer in the Clouds, colorful fairies harvest gems while boy looks on from a cloud

I write children's books, too!

As an author and illustrator, I love bringing my drawings and characters to life to tell a story. I write about fairies and animals in uplifting stories that are fun, often silly, and full of wonder and whimsy!

I self-publish on Amazon, so please visit my Amazon author page to purchase my books!

I have limited signed copies here as well!

Shop my books!

Please share with friends!

Like any independent small business, I rely on word of mouth! If you think anyone you know would like my work, please pass this website on to them! Thank you so much!

Handmade Quilts and Bags!

Handmade Quilts, Blankets, Loveys

Everything here is one of a kind! I love making puffy-soft and... 

Handmade Bags and Totes

One of a kind handmade bags that I make as inspiration strikes! :)... 

Dorybird Chickadee Cloth Diaper Pattern Tutorial, 4 sizes Newborn Small Medium Large from baby to toddler

PDF Sewing Pattern Tutorials

Try my original design: the Chickadee Cloth Diaper pattern!

Coming next: a patchwork children's apron! ;)

Shop Sewing Patterns
  • family photo from Dorybird, handmade baby and childrens clothes, baby quilts, art illustration prints, children's books by Dorothy Tully

    Thank You!

    Thank you for supporting independent artists and small handmade businesses! Your support means so much to my little family. I'm so grateful (and excited every day!) for your enthusiasm for my work! You all inspire me to keep going, to bring my creative ideas to life! I hope my work brings you and your family joy!

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  • Handmade rainbow patchwork bag sewn by artist Dorothy Tully of Dorybird, butterfly and forest creatures

    A rainbow of fun stuff!

    I simply love to sew! I make bold, colorful pieces and add them to the shop as the mood strikes. I love trying new color combinations and mixing up prints! I hope you love my work, too!

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  • Dorothy Tully, artist, children's book author and illustrator, drew this B&W pen self portrait for Dorybird Handmade

    Drawing is my forever love <3

    I've been drawing since I could hold a crayon and even have a fine arts degree (a BFA in Design to be precise)! I just let myself dream and draw the results, which always involve a boost of cuteness and positivity!

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