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, and more. When we first launched h+h americas, we recognized the powerful ability of cosplay creators to unite all these different crafting sectors. Cosplay creators utilize various crafts to create their costumes, leapfrogging between crafts to build their intricately detailed costumes. What better representation for the potential of crafting cross pollination than cosplay creators?
The Famore Cutlery Cosplay Competition Fashion Show & Exhibition shines a spotlight on the cosplay creators in our community and highlights their immense value. We want to reflect on this year’s cosplay creator community to showcase their talent, hard work, and inspirational energy.
Cosplay Competition Winners
Best in Show – Professional Division: Laughing Rat Cosplay @laughing_rat
@laughing_rat won the Best in Show: Professional Division Award for their Roserade Pokemon cosplay, which featured various intricate layers of fabric for the cape, cuffs, hat, collar, coat, vest, and breeches.
Best in Show Runner-Up – Professional Division: AriNico Cosplay @arinicocosplay
@arinicocosplay‘s Ty Lee cosplay earned her the Best in Show Runner-Up: Professional Division. An ornate Chinese opera-inspired headpiece, handmade earrings, shoes, a yunjian-inspired collar, and paneled skirt all featured touches of hand embroidery, beading, and more.
Judges Choice Award – Professional Division: Turtle Smithy & Malindachan as Clive Rosfield and Jill Warrick from Final Fantasy 16 @turtlesmithycos & @malinda_chan
@turtlesmithycos and @malinda_chan channeled Clive Rosfield and Jill Warrick from Final Fantasy 16 to win the Judges Choice Award: Professional Division. They said on Instagram: “We’ve been to many events over the past 20 years, but we’ve never been to a sewing conference until now. Seeing cosplay included in the programming makes us feel so welcome 💖.”
Best in Show – Student Division and WonderFil Excellence in Cosplay Design Award – Professional Division: @pigs.in.a.blanket.quilting
@pigs.in.a.blanket.quilting crafted a jaw-dropping dress that combined sewing and quilting techniques, presenting a revolutionary step forward in quilted clothing. At just 16 years old, Lorelai’s quilted dress showcases the future possibilities of quilting and sewing.
Judges Choice Award – Student Division and DIME Cosplay Craftsmanship Award – Student Division: @scarletstitchstudios
Scarlet Stitch (@scarletstitchstudios) won the DIME Cosplay Craftsmanship Award for their Hades 2 cosplay, which featured an impressive number of crocheted pieces. Crochet features in the structured wig and reptilian boa, as well the black dress. Scarlet Stitch also had their incredible “Antoi-knit” cosplay on display—see the Cosplay Fashion Exhibition below for a peek!
Famoré Joy of Cosplay Award – Student Division and Cherrywood Fabrics Color Spectrum Award: @mncross
@mncross utilized multiple crafting techniques to create her Ent Wife cosplay, including fabric smocking, sewing, crochet, and lots of upcycling. Her multi-craftual cosplay earned her two awards in this year’s Cosplay competition!
Valdani Vibrant Cosplay Award – Student Division: @adrianasaccessorys
@adrianasaccessorys first full yarn cosplay build earned her the Valdani Vibrant Cosplay Award at h+h americas 2025. A Student Division contestant at last year’s cosplay competition, Hannah’s entry this year included a knit skirt, tail, top, horns, and a fiber wig.
Oliso Pressed to Perfection Award – Student Division: @hynoxolus
@hynoxolus crafted her Bluerint Joker cosplay using a variety of sewing and applique techniques. Her costume’s attention to detail demanded in-person viewing, with an array of ruffled edges and masterful tailoring throughout.
FanPowered Press Storyteller’s Stitchery Award – Student Division: @thatawkwardshyfangirl‘
@thatawkwardshyfangirl‘s emotional reception of their Storyteller’s Stitchery Award prove to us the importance of elevating the cosplay community and handcrafts. Students and young people encouraged to explore their creativity crafting gain access to a vibrant community, specialized skill sets, and a wide variety of career possibilities.
Famoré Joy of Cosplay Award – Professional Division: @vmeachum
Inspired by Wicked the Musical, @vmeachum‘s Elphaba cosplay stunned this year’s cosplay judges. With layers of sequins and beads dazzling the bodice and skirt, an expertly-structured half jacket flowing into a full-length cape, and a requisite flying monkey with wings, it’s no surprise this cosplay took Valerie 4 years and 728 hours to complete!
WonderFil Excellence in Cosplay Design Award – Student Division: @meowmeowcosplay
Kitty (@meowmeowcosplay) designed the Mirror Queen cosplay using a variety of techniques, including sewing, tambour embroidery, beadwork, applique, working with chiffon and organza, and more.
Oliso Pressed to Perfection Award – Professional Division: @thats.so.cosplay
@thats.so.cosplay channeled Glinda the Good Witch with sewing, applique, sequins, and beads in layers of fabric over a crinoline cage.
Valdani Vibrant Cosplay Award – Professional Division: @weeb_next_door
Weeb Next Door’s (@weeb_next_door) cosplay involved multiple crafted pieces, including beadwork, applique, sewing, and more. Her attention to detail and polish earned her the Valdani Vibrant Cosplay Award in the Professional Division.
DIME Cosplay Craftsmanship Award – Professional Division: Rabbittine Cosplay
Rabbittine’s (Rabbittine Cosplay) Sakizou’s Cheshire Cat cosplay incorporated layers upon layers of fine-weight fabrics embellished with beadwork, sequins, and embroidery, earning her the DIME Cosplay Craftsmanship Award for the Professional Division.
FanPowered Press Storyteller’s Stitchery Award – Professional Division: @Mimicrycosplay
@Mimicrycosplay won the FanPowered Press Storyteller’s Stitchery Award in the Professional Division for his Alphinaud’s Sage Final Fantasy XIV cosplay, which featured painted accessories, sewing, wig styling, metalwork and more.
Judge’s Choice and Runners Up
In addition to this year’s winners, several cosplayers were awarded Judge’s Choice and Runners up prizes:
Cosplay Exhibition
Aside from the fashion show and competition, attendees to h+h americas 2025 enjoyed detailed views of this year’s entries via the Cosplay Exhibition. Each cosplayer’s work was on display for attendees and exhibitors to enjoy.
