diff --git a/kiva/qpainter.py b/kiva/qpainter.py
index 0d9182f92..6d39127af 100644
--- a/kiva/qpainter.py
+++ b/kiva/qpainter.py
@@ -734,6 +734,7 @@ def stroke_path(self):
     def fill_path(self):
         """
         """
+        self.path.path.setFillRule(QtCore.Qt.WindingFill)
         self.gc.fillPath(self.path.path, self.gc.brush())
         self.begin_path()