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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Presenting: #FFXIV themed Cornhole!!! We hand-painted a set of boards and bags for @gatewayfate.bsky.social

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Em 🌃 @ GATEway FATE @emunarum.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Evercold and its Solstice will be upon us soon 🩵💙 #FFXIV #Cosplay #Aeneas

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Jynx Tsi @ GATEway FATE @jynxtsi.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Interested in Scrapped? The sign up form will be opening soon! In the meantime, let's meet the Light Party of folks that is the Judging Team! Introducing @chevalure.bsky.social , @starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social , @turtlesmithy.bsky.social , and @malindachan.bsky.social !

@chevalure.bsky.social in their Emerald Carbuncle attire. They're standing in front of a red brick wall

@starsofcassiopeia.bsky.social as her Warrior of Light. She's holding a glowing lantern before a rocky waterfall and wearing beige Au Ra horns.

@turtlesmithy.bsky.social dressed as Gunbreaker Thancerd. No that's not a screenshot from the game.

@malindachan.bsky.social dressed as her Warrior of Light, a bard. Complete with her bow.

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that one lamatyi @firagafox.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Happy Final Fantasy Friday 🐾 Finally posting my finished Wuk Lamat cosplay for my Glamoured to Life entry from Fanfest 🌮 #ff14 #ffxiv #wuklamat Wig: @malindachan.bsky.social Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Accessories kit: @dangerousladies.ca

Wuk Lamat cosplay from Final Fantasy XIV. A chocobo is also here kweh

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Colin (TBass) @triumphantbass.com · 11/09/2026

A couple extra Halmarut selfies for y'all! Still just phone shots to tide y'all over until MAGfest but I wanted to give the lil plushie I made some spotlight. horns @turtlesmithy.bsky.social design + 🪡+📸 myself, TriumphantBass so excited for FFXIV Evercold!

A red haired auri woman in a green dress holding a dapper plush squirrel

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

A lil’ behind-the-scenes from yesterday’s shoot. I’m terribly shy when it comes to photoshoots but I’m tryna’ work through that. 🥹 #ffxiv Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

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Jynx Tsi @ GATEway FATE @jynxtsi.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Warriors of Light, Adventurers all! Registration for Scrapped! Is OPEN! The registration form will close at 11:30 Eastern Time on Tuesday, October 6th (two weeks from today). Let the crafting chaos commence! forms.gle/QswmzRbJSMZg... @gatewayfate.bsky.social

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Scrapped! @ GATEway FATE 2026

Form to sign up for Scrapped! The Mystery Cosplay Competition! at GATEway FATE. This form will close at 11:30pm (Eastern Time) on Tuesday, October 6th. Questions? Email us at scrapped.competition@g...

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🌸Skelly Vee🌸 @skellyvee.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

🦋For soon, it begins, and every world shall tremble🦋 Horns by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #halmarut #cosplay #evercold #finalfantasyxiv

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🌸Skelly Vee🌸 @skellyvee.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

🦋It's nature's proclamation. Can't you hear it?🦋 After a very long cosplay break I'm back 💚 Horns by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #halmarut #cosplay #evercold #finalfantasyxiv

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DW @hellodw.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Patch day!!! Beastmaster!!!! I miss you Miss Catgirl Meowmers!!!!! Photo by @/togglephotography on insta Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #cosplay #finalfantasyxiv

A picture of a person wearing a black tunic costume with cat ears from Final Fantasy XIV.

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Colin (TBass) @triumphantbass.com · 06/09/2026

Soft launch of my Halmarut cosplay from Final Fantasy XIV today at Sabotencon! This design has been rattling around in my brain since December and I am so thrilled I could realize it, glad it held in 103F weather. Patterns + 🪡+ 📸 myself, TriumphantBass Horns + tail @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

Two views of tbass as halmarut, an auri woman in a victorian green dress. She is clutching her squirrel plushie and adjusting her glasses

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Colin (TBass) @triumphantbass.com · 03/09/2026

I didn't want to have my heavy velvet bow attached to my dress, so with a little elastic it actually seats directly to my @turtlesmithy.bsky.social tail

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AmazonMandy @amazonmandy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Gosh I missed pause playing with friends at conventions, I need to put a little more effort into planning cons or vacations w pals for more shoots! My Venat cos from FFXIV, @malindachan.bsky.social is Hythlodaeus & @turtlesmithy.bsky.social is Emet, pics by scoundrelrun at @momocon.bsky.social 💕

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Sorry we haven’t been super active on socials (oops)! There was a lot going on the last several months, but things have finally calmed down with nothing happening in July until Otakon. Yes, we’ll be at Otakon! We’re contracted with Cut/Sew again to teach cosplay workshops: cutsew.co/collections/...

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Beginner Sewing Classes + Workshops / CUT/SEW

Catch us in-person for beginner friendly sewing workshops, classes, and one-on-one guidance for cosplay – at an anime convention near you.

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Em 🌃 @ GATEway FATE @emunarum.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

I've been busy with more lore books. Lots of writing and analysis coming your way soon, some starting this weekend 👀 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #cosplay #Aeneas

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Em 🌃 @ GATEway FATE @emunarum.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

More detail shots of Aeneas that make me go a little feral at my own craftmanship. 📸 klowephotography Horns/Tail: @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Wig: vickiebane #FFXIV #Aeneas #cosplay

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Em 🌃 @ GATEway FATE @emunarum.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

⚔️ Aeneas Alkestes ⚔️ 🩵 my beloved WoL 🩵 #FFXIV #cosplay #Aeneas

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DW @hellodw.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Two Fanfests in a row showing left with @arcanekani.bsky.social and if the Twelve allow I will try again for a third! Ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest

A photo of two cosplayers at FFXIV FanFest 2023

A photo of two cosplayers at FFXIV FanFest 2026

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Bathroom selfies are rough when the ceilings discriminate against the tall. 🙂‍↕️ #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest #dancinggreen #blackcat (and outfits by) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social / @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace accessories by @dangerousladies.ca

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Why does this give me strong album cover vibes? 😂 Anyway, I love the height accuracy here. For reference, I’m 6’3” without any assist. 🙂‍↔️ #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #ffxivfanfest #dancinggreen #sugarriot is @guavi.bsky.social (The best 🥹) (Additional tags in comments)

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Dancing Green and Black Cat! 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest #fanfest @jp.finalfantasyxiv.com Black Cat (and maker of both costumes) @juicecoser.bsky.social Viera ears/wig @turtlesmithy.bsky.social & @malindachan.bsky.social Necklace acc. @dangerousladies.ca 📸 @s.l.visions (on the ‘Gram)

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Oh! My Glamoured to Life walk! I totally blacked out as soon as I hit the runway. All I remember on that first step was “Oh no, it’s carpet” 😂 Glad it came out well! #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #fanfest2026 #dancinggreen #dg #cosplay @en.finalfantasyxiv.com (Tags in comment)

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Eyarii 💫 @eyarii.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Took a criminally low number of pics at FF@Home because I was running around so much, but I got some of my WoL cos! Thank you to everyone who came up and chatted, you all were so sweet and kind 🥹🫶 Got lots of compliments on my 🐰 ears so I got to talk up @turtlesmithy.bsky.social's shop too!

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

“Bro. You want a drink from the bar? Let’s do it together” 😂 I’m so flattered that Dancing Green was so well-received. Thank you to everyone sending stuff my way and/or tagging me, seriously. Such an incredible weekend. 🥹 #ffxiv #ff14 #fanfest #dancinggreen #cosplay (Tags in the comment)

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Colin (TBass) @triumphantbass.com · 17/04/2026

We're just one week out from #FFXIV Fanfest and 8.0 news! While I'm not attending myself, by current plans have me going from 0 to 3 14 cosplays in nearish future! Meteion costume made by @lutaviacosplay.bsky.social Auri fins @turtlesmithy.bsky.social Nymeia Wheel 3D files @dangerousladies.ca

Meteion render and storage box, Halmarut and wig + horns + fabric. Nymeia and large printed wheel

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

We’ve been on the road the past few days, slowly making our way to Anaheim while enjoying some sights along Route 66! This will be our cosplay lineup; hope to see you there! #ffxiv #ff14 #ffxivfanfest

Image showcases our cosplay lineup for FFXIV fan festival 2026 in Anaheim. Friday we will be Streetwear Sphene and a Solution 9 Warrior of Light. Saturday we will be wearing Thancred and G’raha Tia.

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Himeka Sui 🪼 chort'd (7.56) @aquaveiled.etheirys.social · 14/04/2026

Lizard test...FANFEST IS IMMANENT!! Thank you so much @turtlesmithy.bsky.social for doing such an amazing job on the custom paint color of my girl's scales!!

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We’re assembling and shipping the last fur batch! There have been several inquiries this week for last-minute Fanfest orders. While we would normally love the extra business, we are busy preparing for two back-to-back events before we depart for Fanfest ourselves. (1/2)

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Just Syrus @syruscosplay.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

New pfp. Who dis? Want to show off my WoL with au ra horn and scales from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

Pic of a cosplay of OP's Final Fantasy XIV character with a dark blue cloak and holding a mask

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 05/04/2026

We’ve been working into the weekend so the remaining Fanfest orders can ship on Monday. We have some Fanfest prep of our own, so we will be unable to take on any additional Anaheim Fanfest orders before the event. Thank you for waiting so patiently! We look forward to seeing you at Fanfest. 💖

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Serith @ Fanfest! @serithvastyne.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

It's officially Fanfest month so it's about time I reveal details on this year's #NAFanfestCosGathering ! Here's the Carrd with the info: fanfestcosplaygathering.carrd.co Day 1 will be the big main shoot due to it taking place (tentatively) before the Glamoured to Life event at 1PM.

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NA Fanfest 2026 Cosplay Gathering

Landing page for NA Fanfest 2026 Cosplay Gatherings

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Wild, but ya’ boy got featured in the Chicago Sun-Times. 😂 Kinda’ lame they cut the rest of the party tho. 😮‍💨 #c2e2 #ffxiv #ff14 #viera #cosplay Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Thanks to Ethan’s help last week, we completed our largest wave ever! Those that got a shipping notification last Friday but no tracking movement are being dropped off today. Fur queue will be caught up this week, and dragon queue should be finished by April 10th at the latest.

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Our FFXIV Fan Fest queue (and similarly-timed spring events) is closed! Processing times have increased to 10 weeks to account for the long queue + time we will be away. Orders placed from this day forward will likely be processed in May. Thank you everyone for your support!

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AmazonMandy @amazonmandy.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Frustrating weekend...I lost power for 36 hours thanks to wind, & even though it was warm enough to shoot Marian, it was still too windy. In the meantime, I don’t think I’ve even shared some of these images of my Venat! @turtlesmithy.bsky.social as Emet @malindachan.bsky.social as Hythlodaeus!

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Joyce @ Dragoncon @juicecoser.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Finally painted the inside of the ears, a nice side by side with the tail! I’m so happy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social had such a perfect fur color ! They make the best miqo stuff 🙏🥹

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Joyce @ Dragoncon @juicecoser.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Ears are done! The color match on the fur is perfect 🙏🥹 I got the matching tail and fur from @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

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Cosplay America @cosplayamerica.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

Guest Workshop Announcement! @dreamydecember.bsky.social's Leatherworking 3 Part Intensive returns! This year it will be taught by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social. Students will leave with a fully finished leather pouch as shown. #CosplayAmerica #CosplayAmerica2026 #CosplayWorkshop #Leatherworking

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 28/02/2026

We will not be processing orders between April 18 -May 9th! Fur (rabbit/bunny/cat) orders made by mid-March should ship by April 17th. Same applies to Dragon orders with the exception of F-02. We’ll do our best, but orders made for this style from today onwards might not arrive until late May.

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Restocked our OG sticker and figured we’d give an update! It’s a bit too early to determine when our Fanfest order cutoff date will be. At this time, we are estimating mid-March, but some extra popular items (such as F-02 horns) have such a long queue that we cannot make any guarantees.

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Turtle Smithy @turtlesmithy.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

There are so many 🐰 this week shipping out

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Arcanekani 🔜 GATEway FATE @arcanekani.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

Lots of FFXIV love at Katsu. Def gettin’ me in the mood for FanFest. 😌 #ffxiv #ff14 #katsu #cosplay #viera Viera ears by @turtlesmithy.bsky.social

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