The ruched fabric rosette is known as a yo-yo in North America and a Suffolk Puff in the British Isles. Here is a link to the story of fabric yoyos.

https://www.quilts.com/sfancy/suzy-s-fancy-the-story-of-fabric-yo-yos.html

On yoyos and frugality

"Even little scraps of cloth were saved. And if an old curtain, apron, or other piece of clothing was too worn or stained for use, a small corner of it, an unworn or unstained piece of it, might be salvaged. The scrapes could be turned into yo-yos. "

http://momentswithmotherculture.blogspot.co.il/2010/11/fabric-yo-yos-necessity-is-mother-of.html#.WHUc8PArKM8

Yoyos look something like round gathered flowers. They can be whimsical, fun, elegant and artistic.

A perfect way to use fabric scraps.

They can be used to make toys

To adorn fashion accessories

For Home Decor

The Art Yoyo

Sophisticated Art

And of course a great and simple tutorial that I found on the web

http://www.positivelysplendid.com/fabric-yo-yo-tutorial/

#yoyo #suffolkpuff