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 See seed stitch.

See double running stitch or plait stitch.

The sharp needle (or 'sharp') is a type of needle used for general hand sewing, including decorative needlework. The sharp needle has a sharp point, rounded eye and is of medium length (generally between 4 and 5 cm). It is sometimes also called an appliqué needle.

Satin weave is a basic weave form based on a unit of five or more individual warp threads (ends). In this weave, each end passes over four or more adjacent weft threads (picks) and under the next one.

Satin cloth is a type of woven material that has a glossy surface and a dull reverse. This effect is achieved through a satin weave.

Sateen weave is a basic weave form based on a unit of five or more individual weft threads (picks). Each pick passes over four or more adjacent warp threads (ends) and under the next one.

William Rutlish (also written Ruthick) was a King’s Embroiderer at the court of Charles II of England (r: 1660-1685). He was buried in St. Mary’s Churchyard, parish of Merton (SW19), London.

Ruskin lace is a form of embroidered lace that combines cutwork, drawn thread work and embroidered lace. The technique was supported by the English art critic and patron, John Ruskin (1819-1900), from the 1880's onwards.

Runner is a nineteenth century term for people who embroidered machine nets using running or darning stitches.

The Rajah quilt is a convict quilt produced in 1841, which is now in the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra (acc. no. NGA 89.2285). It was produced by an estimated 29 female prisoners being transported to Australia on the British convict ship, the Rajah.