Rachael Penn
Craft, photography and hardware writer Rachael Penn has written for The Evening Standard, The Independent, Fit&Well, The Radar, T3, and TopTenReviews. She also writes on many other subjects, including lifestyle, travel, food, internet culture and eco-living for online and print publications.
Latest articles by Rachael Penn
![Nikon Z30 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXJFR5Nvh7jcJCRLQHiNEM-320-80.jpg)
Nikon Z30 review: compact mirrorless is a dream for vloggers
By Rachael Phillips published
Cameras The Nikon Z30 is a budget-friendly, mirrorless camera that's great for vloggers and content creators.
![Sony A7S iii review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yAtgANJm6dTnDzcPTYnyNm-320-80.jpg)
Sony A7S III review: a perfect match for content creators
By Rachael Phillips published
Cameras This is Sony’s first mirrorless camera that will appeal to creators.
![HP Envy Inspire 7224e review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/R5BzaD6ssAWZHK6cEW3hg6-320-80.jpg)
HP Envy Inspire 7224e review: great all-rounder for home working
By Rachael Phillips published
Printers This wireless printer will print anything from photos to office documents as well as scanning and copying.
![Reasons to get Cricut Access: a photo of a Cricut machine on a kitchen table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uUMqJ4d4YY4BmvzcM3yahK-320-80.jpg)
10 reasons why you need Cricut Access
By Rachael Phillips last updated
Cricut Access can open the door to thousands of projects, images and fonts, all for one small monthly fee.
![HP Envy x360 review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/82w4CP6fhuoAg6sYBc4iwF-320-80.jpg)
HP Envy x360 review: 2-in-1 done right
By Rachael Phillips last updated
Laptops Why choose between a laptop or tablet when you can have both?
![Kobo Clara 2E review](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ifxcrBqHHzj3QMXwXQ4AUo-320-80.jpg)
Kobo Clara 2E review: Fantastic successor to the Clara HD
By Rachael Phillips published
The Kobo Clara 2E compact eReader is a great alternative to the Kindle Paperwhite.
![Sewing machine review, a Singer Heavy Duty 4423 on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gKynkNqk5qzdUWZ9hUdeB3-320-80.jpg)
Singer Heavy Duty 4423 review
By Rachael Phillips last updated
The Singer Heavy Duty 4423 benefits from a powerful motor and a range of built-in stitches, making it ideal for all sewing enthusiasts.
![Singer Patchwork 7285Q: design and build](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PHcxehUFp6oBZBDfqZ45Q7-320-80.jpg)
Singer Patchwork 7285Q review
By Rachael Phillips last updated
The ideal choice for quilters who will love the 99 stitch options and a large workspace.
![How to make a stencil with Cricut; a photo of a Cricut Maker on a living room table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wGK8aT4J9azkED6aeDckfc-320-80.jpg)
How to make a stencil with Cricut
By Rachael Penn published
Learn how to make a stencil with Cricut to achieve professional results.
![Print and cut with Cricut, or how to print then cut on Cricut, is depicted by a screen from Design Space](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wS5DsGwzLmnAQcicU6Ds6G-320-80.jpg)
How to print and cut with Cricut
By Rachael Phillips published
Learning how to print and cut with Cricut ensures you get precise images and patterns every time.
![sewing machine review Janome 2200XT: a photo of a sewing machine on a kitchen table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vHuG43dbr7m4dSnRbxc4pP-320-80.jpg)
Janome 2200XT review
By Rachael Phillips last updated
The Janome 2200XT is quality starter machine at a reasonable price.
![A photo of a Cricut machine on a table illustrates how to use Cricut Smart Materials](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vPLh49dqxq7JGf3y2QeaAo-320-80.jpg)
How to use Cricut Smart Materials
By Rachael Phillips published
It's easy to learn how to use Cricut Smart Materials, and it will make crafting quicker than ever before. We explain how.
![Cricut EasyPress 2 review, a photo of a heat press machine on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8acAjrZLNMwTp3RySHpy7N-320-80.jpg)
Cricut EasyPress 2 review
By Rachael Phillips published
The Cricut EasyPress 2 evenly distributes heat making it the ideal choice for those who want to work with iron-on vinyl.
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