Welcome to Makit Takit!
Makit Takit has been a Lincoln, NE crafting destination since 2016. We used to be called Lincoln Craft Studio, but in 2017 we decided “Makit Takit” (with the long-A sounds) was more our style, so we went for it.
Our store is at the corner of 48th & Normal Boulevard where we have our main studio area and a "craft cave" in the building behind us where we hold our camps and some specialty classes. It’s a regular Makit Takit compound!
Take a moment to read a little bit about all of us who work so hard to make the store a fun and inviting place. We can’t wait to see you!
Meet Christy! The Owner (she/her)
Christy is the creative business owner and founder of Makit Takit, a drop-in craft studio in Lincoln, Nebraska. A true boss, Christy enjoys the strategic business planning as much as making things. This has lead to her expanding her business to include a mobile pop-up splatter unit, a yearly maker market, business mentoring/retreats, and a grown-up craft camp called Makit Together. She loves to travel and go to therapy.
Favorite Craft: Knitting
Favorite Drink: Diet Dr. Pepper
Family: Carl is Christy’s husband, and he can be spotted around the studio helping out with projects when he isn’t busy as an associate dean for the college of engineering at UNL. Their kids are now adults and show up whenever they feel like it. Christy’s mom, Darla (aka Makit Mom), is now retired and hopes to spend a lot more time at the studio helping out.
Where you’ll find her: Christy can often be found at her desk working on her computer in her office. She’s always got big ideas for the store and you never know what she might come up with next!
Meet Julia! The Yarn Manager (she/her)
Julia was taught by her Grandma and Great-Grandma to crochet when she was around the age of ten. When she got a little older, she closed that door and went on with life thinking she wasn’t crafty at all. After having her children, she picked up her crochet hook, quickly followed by some knitting needles! Julia now keeps adding and collecting new crafts left and right!
Favorite Craft: Knitting (but really anything yarny!)
Favorite Color: RAINBOW!!!
Life outside the store: Julia has a busy life that includes her amazing husband Nick, 4 rambunctious children, a herd of pets, and an extensive list of family and friends. They keep her on her toes, full of laughter, and full of support.
Where you’ll find her: Julia teaches classes and takes her title of the “Head Yarnicorn” very seriously! She loves to teach classes full of love, support, laughter, and color! If you are walking into the store, you might catch her doing another one of her favorite things: helping customers with selections of color, yarn type, and maybe showing them a new craft they have never tried before.
Meet Iris! The Studio Manager (he/she/they)
Iris is a little bit of everything: a sprinkle of performance art, a dash of fabrication, a cup of cosplay, and a mountain of magical drawings. Iris loves all things sewing, puppetry, and imaginative making. He can't wait to meet you and create something out of this world together!
Favorite Craft: Sewing!
Favorite Food: Curry
Life outside the store: Iris is uplifted by his life partner, Richie, who joins him in his love of Cosplay, Anime, and Music. He loves hosting crowded table dinners with his family and community of friends. Alongside being the Studio Manager at Makit Takit, Iris is Facilitating Support Staff with the Calibraska Arts Institute, and the designer behind Slay Castle Creations.
Where you’ll find her: Iris takes pride in the social media, event planning, party planning, and managing of the store! She is most often crafting digitally on the Makit Computer, guiding crafts in the studio, or teaching Sewing Classes! Check out Makit Takit Classes on the website today!
Meet Holly! The Craft Side Assistant Manager (She/Her)
Since she could hold a crayon, Holly has been a maker! She loves crafting with recycled and repurposed materials, and she especially loves seeing what others create. She loves chatting about projects, sharing techniques, and tricks she's picked up along the way. If you want to try a craft on the Messy Side, Holly would love to help!
Favorite Craft: She can narrow it down to 3: painting, polymer clay, and sublimation.
Favorite Drink: a latte with oakmilk and a seasonal flavor surprise!
Life outside the store: Holly enjoys time with her friends and family over a delicious meal or cozy cup of coffee. When she's not crafting, she enjoys taking a walk, trying new foods, or diving into a good book.
Where you’ll find her: Holly mostly sticks to the Messy Side with paint, glue, and glitter, but she has mad respect for the Yarn/Fiber Humans! If she's not in the store, shes probably in the Craft Cave leading a seasonal craft camp. Check out the Makit Takit's Calendar on the website for more details!
Meet Charlee! Studio Assistant (She/Her)
Charlee worked most of her adult life in welding and construction. In her thirties she decided to leave to find something that better fits her creative spirit. She spent a couple years crafting costumes for fairesa nd working on other projects until she made her way to Makit Takit. Charlee loves oddities, plants, and anime.
Favorite Craft: Charlee's all time favorite craft is costume design/creation. Costume creation allows her to explore and challenge herself with a large array of crafts- and bone art!
Favorite Treat: a mug of nice, hot yogi tea and chocolate covered frozen strawberries!
Life outside the store: When Charlee is home she enjoys gaming with her family. During her solo times, she likes to spend time in her craft room. In there she paints, cross stitches, sews, and so much more. She is also very outdoorsy so you can find her crafting while she boondocks. Charlee has a black cat (Sir Rigel Wakanda), ball python (foster she named Laetitia), and a pink toe tarantula (Arachne).
Where you'll find her: Charlee can be found helping on both the Messy Side and the Yarn Side but manages the sewing station.
Meet Abbie! Studio Assistant (She/Her)
Favorite Craft: Crochet!
Favorite Drink: Coffee!
Life outside the store: Abbie has been married to her amazing husband, Shane, for twelve years. She has three kiddos, ages 5, 9, and 11. Her family has a dog named Jethro and two cats named River and Rory. When she's not running around to all of her kids' activities you can find her reading a book or working on a writing project. Fun fact: She is a published author!
Where you'll find her: You can find Abbie on the Messy side helping make crafts, or teaching Crochet on the Yarn Side.
Meet Clem! Studio Assistant (She/Her/He/Him)
Favorite Craft: Woodburning!
Favorite Drink: Ginger Ale, and most sodas!
Life outside the store: When Clem is not in the store you can find her hanging out with her friends, cosplaying, or drawing!
Where you'll find her: You can find her on the Messy Side of the store!
