I love your first quilt! It is so cute and thoughtful for your daughter's first birthday.
The thing is, you can buy the stablizer by the roll at the fabric store. That should give you enough to do your blocks. It makes such a big difference in the finished block you will see why everyone is telling you to use it.
Sometimes there are sales going on for notions that you could use that coupon to buy it. But it is important to use something. At one time I used typing paper on the back when I could not afford the other. But, it doesn't work as well, and tearing all that off is a big pill. Plus it wants to pull the stitches out of place.
Go an check it out. There are all types even some that are water soluable. (Did I spell that right? I am not awake yet! LOL!)
Oh by the way ... Welcome to the board! I see you just joined today.