So what do I do with the hide?

[cadams]

forgive my attempt to spell it right but a flacotie rug or throw is what I'd do. soft warm and expensive to buy.

 

[tommywalnuts]

You can sew up smaller cuts...depending on how thick the wool is, and how finely you sew, they can be hidden. Look on taxidermy.net in the tanning section, there is a lot of valuable info there, and lots of folks with ready advice.