I'm going on the hunt for those "other methods" plus try using the bias tape approach! When asked what type of quilt I was making (lap, etc.), I said it is a quilt for my cat Squeaky. Baby Peeps has one and Squeak is jealous!! :-) Given that we only made six blocks, I think Squeaky will be quite pleased.
And, for those of you who think cats don't know which blanky is theirs, guess again! :-) :-)
p.s., I should add that I am Rudy's "blanky"! The stinker doesn't need a quilt.