Johnson girls sew up win at county, state fair

When it comes to sewing Ashlynn (15) and Makiaya Johnson (13) had one of the best teachers possible – their grandmother Roxana Johnson.

Sadly, their grandmother passed away two years ago, but they are keeping on the tradition of sewing and using wool in the projects. "Our grandmother wanted to pass sewing down to us," Makiaya said, "that is why we sew."

Both girls won purple ribbons at the Carbon County Fair for their projects.

Ashlynn participates in the senior division, while Makiaya competes in the intermediate division of 4-H sewing.

Ashlynn made a four piece ensemble. "At first I was...