I'm so sorry for your loss Lulu.
I love working with shirts. You can take any color patchwork pattern and use shirts in those colors is one way to open up the possibilities.
You can start here for idea of how they will look
https://www.google.com/search?q=mens...wVCvoQ_AUIDygC
This is one of mine in a planned color scheme, wonky flying geese in oranges and greens.
And another big one I just built out on the working wall with no planning colors or design at all
and how to debone a shirt
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zS-09AYE0fM
Several of Bonnie Hunter's books deal specifically with shirts, a wonderful resource.
(((Lulu)))