Debbie Tribble was born in Spokane, Washington in 1958. As an Air Force Brat she was relocated many times along with her younger brother until her father left the service and they settled in Texas. She completed high school and attended college in Arlington, Texas. There she met and married her husband of 34 years, Paul. They have 3 grown sons. Debbie and Paul currently reside in Eureka, Montana.

Debbie has a passion for quilting and an enthusiasm for the art form that is contagious. She has been quilting since 1978 and teaching since 1993. Since purchasing her Gammill Optimum with Statler Stitcher in 2005 she and her customers have won many awards for her quilting. Debbie is an Elite Beta Tester for the Statler Stitcher and a Certified Trainer for Creative Studio VS 4.0. She has designed several quilting patterns that have been published by Animas Quilts. Debbie currently offers Creative Studio Training in her home studio as well as on site