09/11/2026
🔹VENDOR SPOTLIGHT malfunxion by Mallory Donen 🔹
malfunxion is the playful, pixel-inspired world of Vancouver artist Mallory Donen, where traditional cross-stitch meets glitches, computer errors and bold colour. Mallory’s work explores the connection between threads and pixels, using the familiar grid of cross-stitch to bridge handmade craft with the aesthetics of digital technology.
The idea grew from Mallory’s larger art practice, where she became fascinated by mistakes and technological failures—especially the unexpected beauty that can come from a corrupted image or computer glitch. Rather than hiding imperfections, malfunxion leans right into them, turning those “errors” into vibrant handmade designs. Even the name is part of the joke: the deliberate x is a nod to the little stitched crosses at the heart of the work.
At her table you’ll find original cross-stitch artwork alongside DIY kits and patterns, hand-stitched patches, brooches, cards, magnets, apparel, prints, stickers and more. malfunxion is Mallory’s commercial extension of her studio practice—made for people who love fibre art, bright colour, a little weirdness, and the reminder that sometimes the most interesting things happen when something doesn’t work exactly as planned.
Join us Oct 4th to see Mallory’s offerings.
Tickets on sale now xoxofibre.com (link in bio)