Originally Posted by J.M.
I don't know if the 7 meters will be enough for all the blocks (they say about 7 1/2 yards for this quilt, which means I might just have enough - or I might just be a bit short, probably the latter),
FYI
7-1/2 yards = 6.858 metres
Therefore, you have enough, along with a little to spare.
For something like Sylvia's Bridal Sampler, you probably will prefer the sashing to be different than the background of the blocks, as it will help to frame up each individual sampler block.