Janet, I carry my iPad in my purse - not all the time. Here is the purse I use - I've used it forever (I have had several in different colors) becasue I have a shoulder problem and can't carry a purse over my shoulder, so I need one I can carry like a backpack. This one is a little pricey, but the iPad fits perfectly inside!
http://www.google.com/products/catal...d=0CDkQ8gIwAQ#