Debbie Rowley lives in Elk City, Oklahoma with her husband of 50 years, Rod, and two Shelties, Misty and Spirit. She has two married adult children and four grandchildren. Debbie dreamed of being a writer and received a BA in journalism from Central State University, Oklahoma (now University of Cent...see moreral Oklahoma); she employs that desire to write in her charted instructions. Debbie has stitched for almost 30 years, been in business as DebBee's Designs for more than 20 years, and been a needlework teacher for 15 years. She has published designs in several magazines and publications, including Needle Pointers and Needlepoint Now. see less