When sewing up holes in hides?

How do you do it? I'm a coyote caller so will have some bullet holes. I have read to place stitches 1/8" and up to 1/4" apart. I read where one gentleman puts 40 stitches per inch. I use a baseball stitch. Let's hear what you guys have to say. What do the buyers like?

I use dental floss. I put a stitch’s just over an 1/8 apart. Nothing fancy, but I do try to make a nice stitch. Most buyers I have been around don’t care as long as it’s done well. Good luck

First off I like to have what ever the hide is on a stretcher not to tight or to loose then cut off the red rim around the hole then I use nylon thread simular to what a taxidermist uses to sew up capes I use what's called a blood knot then when I'm done I gently rub some borax on the area I just finished up. I hope this helps.
Allan

I do mine loose on the board like Allan. My friends a taxidermist and gave me some needles and he uses 6lb black trilene fireline for thread. I'll make my stitches about 1/8 apart just so everything lay out flat and even.
Justin

A tip I picked up last year was as Allen said use your stretcher and find a chair with arm rests so stretcher can lay across your lap as you work. Sewing holes takes time and it can make ya sore if not comfortable. Another tip- put a piece of cardboard inside your pelt and pin to the stretcher. Pin the length of your repair to cardboard to keep everything together as you stitch.

I'm an expert at this... Don't ask how I got to be one...

I use a glovers needle and upholstry thread.

What knots do you guys use? (Sorry if high jacked)
Thanks Griz

I don't use any special knot Griz.

Yea ok. Just a couple of good ole Granny Knots it is then.

If I remember correctly I tie a blood knot make a stitch then wrap the nylon thread around the needle 2-3 times then pull it snug then repeat until done then tie a over hand knot close to your last stitch.