saw a wristlet purse with a tutorial, can't remember where, anyone know? The zipper was on the outside of the purse.

Perhaps it was Pegboard Crafts. They have the zippers on the outside and done with decorative stitches.

Was it like a little wallet all done in the hoop? If so, it could have been the purple hat yahoo group (I have that one).

No, the zipper was sewn on the outside, with decorative stitches, and hung off the wrist with a strap, but thank you for trying

picklepie designs has cute ones. They have their own website and also list on SWAK.

Could it have been Embroidery Garden?