h+h americas | #hhamericas
May 5, 2026 Classes Start
May 6 – 8, 2026 – Expo
Rosemont, IL | USA

Where Creative & Business Meet

h+h americas | #hhamericas
May 5, 2026 – Classes Start | May 6 – 8, 2026 – Expo
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
Rosemont, IL | USA

Reflecting on Cosplay Creators at h+h americas 2025

h+h americas is incredibly proud to be one of the first and only craft industry events to openly embrace and seek to promote cosplay creators.  h+h americas was made for everyone who makes a living in crafts, across all crafts—knitting, quilting, sewing, crocheting, embroidery, paper crafts, punch needling, metalwork, glasswork, beads, buttons, needlework, felting, [...]

By |2025-07-19T15:00:48+00:00July 19th, 2025|Cosplay, For Attendees, For Exhibitors, Magazine|0 Comments

Pirate Fox Coplay

Pirate Fox Coplay The Legend of Vox Machina EVA foam Faux Fur Faux suede Fabric Cording/yarn Paints, paints, and more paints Paint brushes Paint mediums Needles Thread Sewing machine Hot glue guns Notions/accessories (fabric snaps, D-Rings, nylon webbing, trident clips, velcro) for assembly and rigging Costume fabric for undersuit accessory [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:44:22+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Pirate Fox Coplay

Valerie M.

The Legend of Vox Machina Valerie M. This is a design I made towards the end of my senior year of college that I've been meaning to return to now that I have improved skills. I intend on using a light weight light blue color, I'm thinking a linen, or possibly a [...]

By |2024-04-21T05:25:02+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Valerie M.

Nola T.

Humanized form Nola T. (@nolishnolachu) This is a design I made towards the end of my senior year of college that I've been meaning to return to now that I have improved skills. I intend on using a light weight light blue color, I'm thinking a linen, or possibly a cotton. The [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:53:38+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Nola T.

Mike D. & Jordan H.

Fox's Wedding Mike D. & Jordan H. (Caffeinecraft & Setterspecs) Ninetales inspired traditional Japanese Wedding garments. All items are hand made from the ears all the way down to the wooden shoes. Singer & Brother Sewing Machines Schmetz Needs Famore Rotary Cutter & Scissors Taylor Seville Pins Jacquard Fabric Paints High Grade [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:53:58+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Mike D. & Jordan H.

Madison L.

Link (Hylain Set) Madison L. (Maddog) The costume features a wild range of techniques including textile-making, real chainmail, embroidery and appliques, fabric painting, and foamsmithing. It is built up in layers and finished off with realistic weathering. Piece Details: The sweater features hand-made pintucks to create my own ribbed textile. The [...]

By |2024-04-22T20:59:18+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Madison L.

Lori L.

Art Nouveau Rose Quartz Lori L. (Scissor Wizard Cosplay) Hoop Skirt The base of the costume is supported by an open cage, steel frame, hoop skirt in matte satin. Made from a highly modified McCall pattern with custom made bias tape for the boning channels and ruffle layers to pad the skirt. [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:56:01+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Lori L.

Justine Y.

EVA-Beatrice from Umineko When They Cry Justine Y. (Weeb Next Door) This costume mainly utilizes taffeta, velvet, peau de soie, and organza. Flowers and organza are finished with heat manipulation/finishing. Majority of costume includes serged seams and lining; bodice includes boning. Hat is mainly hand stitched, layering trims [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:55:57+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Justine Y.

EV Cosplay

Art Noveau Yennefer Designed EV Cosplay I pulled most of my inspiration for this cosplay from the Art Nouveau Yennefer design by Hannah Alexander Art. I wanted Yennefer to have a very regal impression, so pearls, jewels and fine fabrics are featured throughout the design. Techniques Used Needlework Patterning, Embroidery, Hand [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:56:34+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on EV Cosplay

Emily W.

Xie Yingluo from Thunderbolt Fantasy Emily W. (Luna Lady of Light Cosplay)   I use my favorite Famore Cutlery Left Handed razor shears to cut fabrics. All sewing done on Viking sewing machines. All gold rolled hem edging done with Superior Threads metallic serger cones. Xie Yingluo (pronounced She Ying [...]

By |2024-04-22T19:57:08+00:00April 21st, 2024|Cosplay|Comments Off on Emily W.
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